Ingredients in Stephenson Clear Soap Base

Stephenson clear soap base is made from glycerin that has been extracted from pure coconut oil. The glycerin is distilled and deodorized twice, for a clear bar of soap that can be scented to suit your personal tastes. Stephenson clear soap base is also free of surfactants and is alcohol free.

Benefits of using Stephenson Clear Soap Base

Stephenson clear soap base offers a crystal clear bar of soap, and is great for using with inserts. You can use sprigs of natural herbs, like lavender, small toys for specialty kids' soaps, or any other insert you like.

Stephenson's' clear soap base is also great for making aromatherapy soaps; since the soap base has been deodorized, the wonderful smell of your favorite essential oils fragrance the bar. Also, deodorizing the glycerin allows you to use less essential oil, saving time and money.

Stephenson clear soap base is great for using with molds, and won't stick to even the most intricate soap mold. The clear soap base is also known to keep its' clearness, rather than yellowing (as other clear soap bases are known to do).

Additionally, Stephenson clear soap base is made with skin moisturizing glycerin, which is know to draw moisture from the air into the skin. Stephenson clear soap base is free of any animal fats, and will rinse cleanly off of skin.

Using Stephenson Clear Soap Base

Stephenson clear soap base can be purchased as a “melt and pour” base. You just need to heat the soap base, add any inserts, essential oils or colorings you like, and pour the soap base into your mold. This is a really simple way to make soap, which can be an intimidating project!

To make a colored bar of soap, you should simply add the coloring of your choice. Watch the soap bubbles to make sure they remain clear, if they don't, then you have probably added too much color. To add scent to the soap base, the basic measure is one teaspoon or les of essential oil per pound of soap. If you are using a fragrance besides essential oil, you can add up to one tablespoon.

You should be careful not to boil the soap base, however. Also, you should wrap your soaps in clear plastic wrap; since they contain water, they may shrink when exposed to the air for long periods of time.

Stephenson Clear Soap Base and Aromatherapy

There is no better place to practice aromatherapy than in a warm bath. Stephenson clear soap base can be scented to invigorate and revitalize, soothe and relax, or any combination you desire.

For an invigorating bar of soap, try a combination of lemon, orange and grapefruit essential oils.

For a soothing and relaxing bar of soap, lavender, chamomile, patchouli and rose essential oils are good choices.

You can also use peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils for a nice way to relieve the symptoms of the common cold.

Or, for a simple exfoliating bar, add all natural ingredients like ground almonds to the bar.