Cocoa Butter is obtained from the fruit of the Cacao tree (Theobroma Cacao) from which we get chocolate. Cocoa butter is an excellent product for use in soaps and cosmetics. It melts on contact with the skin making it an ideal choice for body butters, lip balms, lotions and creams. Cocoa Butter is solid at room temperature, but melts readily on contact with the skin. Our cocoa butter is A grade, pure prime pressed, fully deodorised. It has a delicious mild chocolate-y aroma.

Isopropyl Alcohol, 99% (also known as rubbing alcohol).  A must have for most soap makers.  Isopropyl alcohol has many uses in soap making. Spray it on top of cold process soap to prevent soda ash or on melt and pour to get rid of bubbles and help layers stick together.  It can be used to disperse mica colorants or as a general sanitizer.

Palm oil contains and equal proportions of  oleic acids and unsaturated acids. It is a natural source of Vitamin E and is a very rich source of beta-carotene. Palm oil is completely different from Palm Kernel Oil and should not be used as a substitute. Palm oil is used in cold process soap to help harden the bar and is typically used as a replacement for tallow in all vegetable oil recipes. Sustainability Statement Our supplier is working closely with the growers to aim at environmental sustainability. They are also a member of the RSPO.  This program is designed to encourage Palm Oil producers to conduct their livelihoods in a sustainable and responsible manner. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an organization that supports sustainable palm oil production. For more information see their website here.