Azlok's Cocoa & Kokum Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base is a ready-to-use, glycerin-rich soap base made with natural cocoa and kokum butters. You simply cut it, melt it gently, add your colour and fragrance, and pour into moulds — no lye handling, no curing wait. It is designed for makers who want a creamy, moisturising bar that suits dry and sensitive skin.
What is a melt and pour soap base?
A melt and pour base is soap that has already been saponified and set. Instead of working with sodium hydroxide, you melt the pre-made block, customise it, and let it re-harden. This makes it the friendliest starting point for beginners, and a fast, reliable option for small businesses producing handmade bars in batches.
This particular base is white in colour, odourless, and blends cocoa and kokum butter — two butters valued for their emollient, skin-softening feel. It is sulfate-free, paraben-free, SLS & SLES free, and made in India.
What you can make with it
- Everyday bathing soap for face and body, especially good for dry or patchy skin.
- Layered or swirled decorative bars using soap colours.
- Botanical soaps with dried flowers, oats or clay embeds.
- Gentle cleansing bars that can double up for the body and hair.
- Gifting and festive hampers — melt and pour sets quickly, so it is ideal for small-batch handmade gifts.
How to use it, step by step
- Cut and weigh: chop the base into small, even cubes so it melts uniformly.
- Melt gently: the melting point is around 135°F (about 57°C). Use a double boiler or short microwave bursts of 20–30 seconds, stirring between each. Avoid boiling.
- Add soap colour: stir colour in at a slightly higher temperature, roughly 180°–185°F, so it disperses evenly.
- Add fragrance oil: let the melt cool a little and mix your fragrance at approximately 138°–140°F to hold the scent.
- Pour and spritz: pour into moulds, then mist the surface lightly with isopropyl alcohol to pop any surface bubbles.
- Unmould: let it set fully at room temperature (a few hours) before removing. No long curing period is needed.
Tips for a better bar
- Keep a light hand with fragrance — start with a small percentage and adjust in your next batch.
- Work in small melts. Re-melting the same base repeatedly can affect texture and clarity.
- For a firmer finish in humid weather, avoid overheating and store the finished bars wrapped.
- Because this is a moisturising, butter-rich base, bars may sweat slightly in humidity — wrapping them in cling film or shrink wrap after they set helps.
Safety notes
This base is meant for external use as bathing soap only — do not eat it. The pH is 10.7, which is typical for soap but on the alkaline side, so keep it out of the eyes and rinse well if contact happens. When melting, work in a ventilated space and handle the hot liquid carefully to avoid burns; keep children and pets away from your workspace. If you are adding a new fragrance oil or additive, it is sensible to patch-test the finished soap on a small area of skin before regular use. Refer to the product COA and MSDS for detailed handling information.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers this Cocoa & Kokum Butter base starting at ₹429, with pack sizes of 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG — the larger packs suit regular hobbyists and small soap businesses. Store the base in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Kept well, it has a shelf life of around two years. Once opened, wrap any leftover base tightly to protect it from moisture and dust.
FAQ
Do I need lye to use this soap base?
No. The base is already saponified. You only melt, customise with colour and fragrance, and pour — there is no lye handling or curing period.
Can I use it on my face and hair?
Yes, the application areas listed are face, hair and body, and it suits all skin types. As with any new product, patch-test first and rinse thoroughly.
Why does my finished soap develop droplets on the surface?
This is glycerin dew, common with moisturising glycerin-based soaps in humid conditions. Wrapping the bars snugly once they have set prevents it.
What temperature should I add fragrance and colour?
Mix soap colour at roughly 180°–185°F and add fragrance oil at around 138°–140°F, once the melt has cooled slightly.
Is this base vegetarian and free from parabens?
Yes. It is 100% vegetarian, paraben-free, sulfate-free, SLS & SLES free, and alcohol-free.