Azlok Orange Soap Color is a cosmetic-grade matte oxide pigment powder, enriched with mica, that gives handmade soap and bath products a bold, non-bleeding orange hue. To use it, disperse a small amount in a carrier oil or a little of your base before adding it to the batch, and adjust until you reach the shade you want. It is skin-safe when used correctly and holds its colour well over time.
What Orange Soap Color is best for
This is a versatile colorant made in India, suited to a range of DIY and small-batch projects. Because it is non-bleeding and non-fading, the orange stays put instead of migrating or turning muddy.
- Cold process and hot process soap — the oxide stands up well to the saponification process.
- Melt-and-pour soap bases — for quick, colourful bars.
- Bath bombs and bath salts — to add a cheerful pop of colour.
- Cosmetics and body products — lotions, balms and similar skin-safe formulations.
- Candle and craft projects — for makers who want a consistent matte orange.
Depending on how much you use and what you blend it with, the shade can shift from a soft peach to a deep coral. Mixing it with a touch of red, yellow or white pigment gives you even more range.
How to use it in your recipe
A little goes a long way. Oxides are concentrated, so start small and build up.
- Pre-disperse the powder. Mix roughly 1 teaspoon of pigment into 1 tablespoon of a light carrier oil (like sweet almond or fractionated coconut oil). This breaks up clumps and prevents speckles.
- Add gradually. Stir the dispersed colour into your soap batter or base and check the shade. Add more only if needed.
- Blend for even colour. Use a mini whisk or stick blender in short bursts so the pigment distributes uniformly.
- Test a small batch first. Colours can look different once soap has cured, so a trial pour saves a whole batch.
As a rough starting point, many makers use about 1 teaspoon of oxide per 500 g of soap oils, then adjust. Your own recipe and desired intensity will decide the final amount.
Tips and safety notes
- Wear a dust mask when handling loose powder, and work in a well-ventilated spot to avoid inhaling fine particles.
- Keep it off skin and clothes in raw powder form — it can stain until it is dispersed and diluted.
- Do not ingest. This is a colorant for external bath, body and cosmetic use only.
- Patch-test finished products if you have sensitive skin, especially in leave-on formulas.
- Store away from children and pets.
- For eye-area or lip products, follow the usage guidelines and any COA/MSDS information provided with the batch.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Orange Soap Color in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 5 kg packs, so you can buy a small amount to test or scale up for regular production. The 100 g pack is a sensible starting point for hobbyists at ₹399, while larger sizes suit small businesses making soap and bath products in bulk.
Store the pigment in a cool, dry place, tightly closed and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Kept this way, it has a shelf life of about two years. Because it is a stable oxide, it does not fade quickly, but damp storage can cause clumping, so scoop with a dry spoon each time.
FAQ
Is Orange Soap Color safe for skin?
Yes, it is a cosmetic-grade pigment suitable for bath, body and cosmetic products when used at appropriate levels. Always follow good making practice, do a patch test on finished products, and never ingest the powder.
Will the orange colour bleed or fade in soap?
No. This oxide pigment is described as non-bleeding and non-fading, so the colour stays stable and does not migrate through the bar or dull over time when used correctly.
How much pigment should I add?
Start with about 1 teaspoon per 500 g of soap oils, pre-dispersed in a carrier oil, then adjust to taste. For a pastel peach, use less; for a deep coral, use more or blend with red.
Can I mix it with other colours?
Yes. Combine it with white to lighten, or with red and yellow oxides to shift the tone. This makes it easy to create a custom range from soft peach to bold coral.
How long does it last?
Stored in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, the pigment stays usable for around two years. Keep it away from moisture to prevent clumping.