Cold Process Soap Ingredients

Cold Process Soap Ingredients

Your cold process soaps are crafted from scratch using a traditional oil-and-lye saponification method. Each formula is engineered for balanced cleansing, conditioning, and long-lasting performance.

Liquid Options

  • Aloe Vera Juice

  • Goat Milk

  • Oat Milk

  • Distilled Water
    (Used alone or blended depending on recipe requirements.)

Cold Process Oils

Core Liquid Oils (Soft Oils)

Used for conditioning, mildness, and skin feel.

  • Olive Oil – gentle, highly conditioning

  • Castor Oil – boosts lather, humectant

  • Sweet Almond Oil – softens and nourishes

  • Rice Bran Oil – mild, rich in antioxidants

  • Sunflower Oil – high in linoleic acid, supports skin barrier

  • Canola Oil – smooth, creamy lather

  • Avocado Oil – vitamin-rich, ideal for dry or sensitive skin

Hard Oils & Fats (Structure + Longevity)

These increase hardness, stability, and bar longevity.

  • Palm Shortening

  • Lard

  • Soy Shortening (hydrogenated soy)

  • Coconut Oil (lather + cleansing)

Luxury Butters (Premium Additives)

High-performance emollients added for richness and enhanced skin comfort.

  • Shea Butter

  • Kokum Butter

  • Shorea (Sal) Butter

  • Mango Butter

  • Cocoa Butter

Premium Oils (High-End Additives)

Lightweight, superior-quality oils added in small percentages for enhanced functionality.

  • Jojoba Oil

  • Hemp Seed Oil

  • Apricot Kernel Oil

Superfat Level

Your formulas are superfatted at:

Typical Level: 5–8%

This delivers a rich, conditioning bar with retained oils for added moisture and skin comfort.

Processing Time

  • Melt & Pour: 2–3 hours

  • Cold Process: 3–4 days (your personal schedule)