Azlok's Charcoal and Green Tea Melt and Pour Soap Base is a ready-to-use black glycerin base that you simply cut, melt, colour or scent, and pour into moulds to make detox-style soap bars at home. It combines activated coconut charcoal with green tea to deeply cleanse skin and help unclog pores, and it needs no lye, no curing and no complicated equipment.
What this soap base is
This is a melt and pour (MP) base, which means the saponification is already done for you. You are not handling caustic soda or waiting weeks for the soap to cure. You just melt, customise and set. It arrives as a solid black block, coloured naturally by the activated charcoal.
Key specifications worth knowing before you start:
- Melting point: around 135°F
- TFM: above 40%
- pH: 9–10
- Scent: odourless, so you control the fragrance
- Free from: SLS, sulfates, parabens and alcohol; 100% vegetarian
- Shelf life: 2 years when stored correctly
Because it is odourless and dark, it takes fragrance well and pairs beautifully with clear or coloured layers.
What you can make with it
The charcoal-and-green-tea combination suits bars aimed at oily, acne-prone or combination skin. Popular projects include:
- Detox face and body bars that help unclog and tighten the look of pores
- Anti-tan and brightening bars for daily use
- Shampoo-style scalp bars, since the base is suitable for hair and scalp
- Layered soaps where a black charcoal layer sits under a clear or white base
It works for all skin types and is a favourite among small businesses building a natural bathing soap range.
How to use it, step by step
- Cut the base into small, even cubes so it melts uniformly.
- Melt gently in a double boiler or in short microwave bursts (10–20 seconds), stirring between each. Do not boil.
- Once fully melted, let it cool slightly. Add soap colour at approximately 180°–185°F if you want an accent shade.
- Add your fragrance or essential oil at approximately 138°–140°F and stir slowly to avoid bubbles.
- Spritz the mould surface lightly with a little rubbing alcohol to reduce air bubbles, then pour.
- Let the bars set at room temperature for a few hours, or speed things up in the fridge. Unmould once firm.
A rough starting point is 1.5–3% fragrance by weight, but always follow the safe usage guidelines for the specific fragrance or essential oil you choose.
Tips and safety notes
- Avoid overheating. Excess heat can scorch the base and dull the lather. Melt low and slow.
- Wrap your bars. Glycerin soap attracts moisture from the air, so wrap finished bars in cling film or shrink wrap.
- Patch test new recipes. If you add essential oils or actives, test on a small area of skin first.
- External use only. This is a bathing soap base, not for eating. Keep it away from children during melting, as the hot liquid can burn.
- Mind the pH. At 9–10 the bar is a normal soap; those with very sensitive or dry skin may prefer shorter contact and a good moisturiser afterwards.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers this base in 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG packs, with the 1 KG priced at ₹449, so hobbyists and bulk makers are both covered. A single kilogram typically yields several standard 100 g bars, depending on your mould.
Store the base in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep it sealed when not in use. Under these conditions it stays good for about two years. If you notice tiny beads of moisture on the surface (called sweating), it simply means it has been exposed to humidity; keeping it wrapped prevents this.
FAQ
Do I need lye to use this soap base?
No. Melt and pour bases are already saponified. You only melt, add colour or fragrance, and pour, which makes this beginner-friendly and safe from handling caustic soda.
Can I use it on my face and hair?
Yes. The base is intended for face, body and scalp and suits all skin types. As with any new product, do a patch test first, especially if your skin is sensitive.
Why is my soap sweating?
Glycerin naturally draws moisture from humid air. Wrap each bar tightly after unmoulding and store it somewhere cool and dry to prevent surface droplets.
What fragrance quantity should I add?
Start around 1.5–3% of the melted weight and add it at roughly 138°–140°F. Always follow the safe usage rate stated for your particular fragrance or essential oil.
How many bars will 1 KG make?
Roughly nine to ten 100 g bars, though the exact count depends on your mould size and how much colour or additives you include.