Pearly Hand Wash Base is a ready-to-use liquid concentrate that lets you make your own hand wash at home by simply adding your choice of fragrance oil or essential oil. It arrives pre-formulated with cleansing and lathering properties, a pearly finish and a skin-friendly pH of 5.5 to 6.5, so most of the hard chemistry is already done for you. You just personalise, bottle and use.
What is Pearly Hand Wash Base?
This is a gentle, SLS-free liquid base made in India, built around glycerin, sodium gluconate, cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), ethylene glycol monostearate, potassium cocoate and saponified coconut oil. The ethylene glycol monostearate is what gives it that soft, pearly shimmer, while the coconut-derived surfactants handle the actual cleaning. It is paraben-free and alcohol-free, with a shelf life of around two years.
Because it is a base and not a finished product, it has little to no scent of its own. That is deliberate — it leaves room for you to decide how your hand wash smells and feels.
How to make hand wash with it
The process is straightforward, which is why hobbyists and small businesses like working with liquid bases.
- Measure out the quantity of base you need into a clean container.
- Add your fragrance oil or essential oil a little at a time. A common starting point is around 1% of the total weight, then adjust to preference.
- Stir gently and slowly to avoid whipping up too much foam.
- If you want, mix in natural extras such as herbal infusions, a touch more glycerin for extra slip, or a skin-safe colourant.
- Pour into pump or foamer bottles and label with the date.
Always run a small-batch test first. Some fragrance oils, herbs or actives can thin the base, cloud the pearly look or affect stability. Testing a small portion confirms everything is compatible before you scale up.
Uses and who it suits
- Home users who want a custom scent and a moisturising feel without buying commercial washes.
- DIY makers and crafters pairing it with their own essential oil blends or dried botanicals.
- Small businesses, salons and hotels creating branded hand wash at a workable cost, thanks to the larger 20 KG and 25 KG packs.
The gentle, pH-balanced formula makes it suitable for daily use, and the coconut-based ingredients give a soft, generous lather.
Tips and safety notes
- Keep your equipment and bottles clean and dry to protect the two-year shelf life.
- Add fragrance sparingly — too much can destabilise the base or irritate skin. Stick to skin-safe, IFRA-compliant fragrance oils and properly diluted essential oils.
- Do not add strong acids or unusual actives without a compatibility test; the pH is tuned to 5.5–6.5 and big changes can spoil it.
- This is a cosmetic base for external use only. Do not ingest it, and keep it out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If it does get in, rinse with plenty of water.
- Do a patch test on your inner arm when using a new scent or additive, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Buying and storage
Azlok stocks the Pearly Hand Wash Base in 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG packs, with the 1 KG priced at ₹439, so you can start small or buy in bulk for regular production. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and tightly sealed between uses. Kept well, it stays good for about two years from manufacture. Ask for the COA and MSDS if you need documentation for commercial use.
FAQ
Can I use the base directly without adding anything?
Yes, it is ready to use and will clean and lather on its own. Most people still add a fragrance or essential oil for a pleasant scent and a more finished product.
How much fragrance oil should I add?
Start at roughly 1% of the total weight, mix, then adjust to your liking. Use only skin-safe fragrance oils or well-diluted essential oils, and test a small batch first.
Is it safe for daily hand washing?
The formula is SLS-free, paraben-free and pH-balanced between 5.5 and 6.5, which is designed to be gentle for regular use. As with any product, do a patch test if your skin is sensitive.
Why does my batch look less pearly after adding ingredients?
Certain additives can thin the base or reduce the pearl effect from the ethylene glycol monostearate. This is why a small compatibility test before full production is important.
How long will it last?
The shelf life is around two years when stored in a cool, dry, sealed container away from sunlight. Clean handling of your tools and bottles helps it keep well.