Azlok Matte Maroon Soap Color is an oil-dispersible pigment powder that gives handmade soaps, candles and cosmetics a deep, earthy maroon tone. You add a small pinch, blend it into oil or melted base, and it disperses into a stable, muted red-brown shade without any shimmer or shine. A little goes a long way, so start light and build up.
What is Matte Maroon Soap Color?
This is a fine powder colorant made in India, designed for external-use crafts. It is non-toxic and tested for external application, which makes it suitable for soaps, wax candles and colour cosmetics. The finish is matte, meaning you get a solid, flat colour rather than a glittery or pearlescent effect. Because it is oil-dispersible, it works best when mixed into an oil or a melted base before being added to your full batch.
Where you can use it
- Cold process and melt-and-pour soap: gives warm maroon bars, from soft rose-brown to a rich deep burgundy depending on how much you use.
- Candles: tints paraffin, soy or blended wax for festive and gift candles.
- Cosmetics and bath products: useful in bath bombs, body butters and other external-use formulations where a maroon shade is wanted.
- DIY crafts: handy for resin accents, dough and other hobby projects that need a stable earthy tone.
How to use it
- Pre-disperse the powder. Mix roughly a teaspoon of the pigment into a tablespoon of a light liquid oil (like rice bran or sweet almond) and stir until smooth and lump-free. This step prevents specks in the finished product.
- Start small. Add a little of this dispersion to your soap or wax, stir, and check the colour. You can always add more; you cannot easily take it out.
- For melt-and-pour soap, add the dispersed pigment to the melted base, stir gently to avoid bubbles, then pour.
- For cold process soap, add it at light trace and blend thoroughly so the colour stays even.
- For candles, stir the pigment in while the wax is fully melted, then test-burn a small candle to check the shade and burn quality.
A rough starting point is about half a teaspoon to one teaspoon per 500 g of soap base, but the exact amount depends on the depth you want and the base you use. Always test a small batch first.
Tips and safety notes
- This is a colorant for external-use products only. Do not ingest it, and keep it away from food.
- Wear a dust mask when handling loose powder so you don't inhale it, and work in a ventilated space.
- Do a small patch test on a finished bar or product before large-scale use, especially for leave-on cosmetics.
- The pigment can stain skin, work surfaces, clothes and tools, so protect your area and clean up promptly.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Colour can shift slightly with the base you use and with a high-pH cold process environment, so always run a test batch.
Buying and storage
Azlok stocks the Matte Maroon Soap Color in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg packs, so hobbyists making the occasional batch and small businesses running regular production can both find a size that fits. The 100 g pack is a sensible starting point if you are testing shades before committing to bulk.
Store the powder in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture, which can cause clumping. Kept well, it has a shelf life of around two years. If you notice clumps, they usually break down again once you disperse the powder in oil.
FAQ
Is Matte Maroon Soap Color safe for skin?
It is non-toxic and tested for external use in soaps and cosmetics. It is not meant to be eaten. As with any colorant, do a patch test on a finished product before regular use.
How much pigment should I use per batch?
Start with roughly half a teaspoon to one teaspoon per 500 g of base, then adjust to taste. Because it is concentrated, add gradually and check the shade as you go.
Do I need to mix it with oil first?
Yes, pre-dispersing the powder in a little liquid oil gives the smoothest, speck-free colour. This is especially important in melt-and-pour soap and candles.
Will the colour bleed or fade in soap?
Pigment powders are generally more stable than dyes, but colour can shift slightly in high-pH cold process soap. Run a small test batch to confirm the final shade before making a large quantity.
Can I use it in candles as well as soap?
Yes. Stir it into fully melted wax, then test-burn a small candle to check both the colour and how cleanly it burns.