The Azlok Red Wine Soap Making Kit is a ready-to-use, melt-and-pour set that lets you make your own soap bars at home without handling raw lye. You get a 200 gm red wine soap base, essential and fragrance oils, carrier oils, pigment colour, a mould and the basic tools, so you can pour your first batch the same day it arrives.
What's inside the kit
This is a beginner-friendly kit, which means the tricky measuring and saponification is already done for you. Each pack includes:
- Red wine soap base – 200 gm
- Orange essential oil – 15 ml
- Geranium essential oil – 15 ml
- Lavender fragrance oil – 15 ml
- Lemon fragrance oil – 15 ml
- Castor oil – 15 ml
- Olive oil – 15 ml
- Pigment colour – 1 box
- Spatula, beaker and a pair of gloves
- 4-in-1 soap mould – 1 unit (colour may vary)
The red wine base is chosen for its antioxidant character, while castor and olive oils add moisture and a nicer lather. The essential and fragrance oils let you scent your bars the way you like.
Why people like red wine soap
Red wine is naturally rich in antioxidants and is often used in skincare for its soothing feel. In a soap bar, it pairs well with moisturising oils to leave skin feeling soft rather than tight after a wash. Combine that with orange or geranium and you get a warm, spa-like bar that also makes a thoughtful handmade gift.
How to make your soap, step by step
- Wear the gloves and work on a clean, dry surface.
- Cut the 200 gm soap base into small, even cubes so they melt uniformly.
- Melt the cubes gently using a double boiler or short bursts in a microwave, stirring with the spatula. Do not let it boil.
- Once fully melted, stir in a few drops of castor and olive oil for extra moisture.
- Add your chosen essential or fragrance oil a little at a time. Start with 8–10 drops per 100 gm and adjust to taste.
- Add a small amount of pigment colour and mix until even.
- Pour the mixture into the 4-in-1 mould. Spritz the top with a little water if you see bubbles.
- Let it set undisturbed for 1–2 hours, then unmould gently.
One 200 gm base makes a small batch of bars, ideal for testing scents and colours before you scale up with the larger packs.
Tips for better bars
- Melt in stages. Overheating can dull the fragrance and cause a rubbery texture.
- Add fragrance only when the base has cooled slightly, so the scent doesn't cook off.
- Blend scents in pairs first – orange with geranium, or lavender with a touch of lemon – to find combinations you enjoy.
- Use a light hand with pigment. It is easier to add more than to lighten an over-coloured batch.
Safety notes
Melt-and-pour is much safer than cold-process soap, but a few sensible precautions help:
- The melted base is hot – handle the beaker carefully and keep children and pets away while working.
- Essential and fragrance oils are for external use only. Do not ingest them.
- Do a small patch test on your inner arm before using a new bar, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- Keep oils and pigments out of the reach of children.
Buying and storage
The Azlok kit is made in India and comes in packs from a single set (often the Deal of the Week) up to packs of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 – handy if you plan to make soap for gifting or a small business. Store the leftover soap base and oils in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with caps tightly closed. Wrap finished bars in cling film or paper once fully set to protect the fragrance and keep them from sweating in humid weather.
FAQ
Do I need lye or any chemicals to use this kit?
No. This is a melt-and-pour kit, so the soap base is pre-made. You simply melt, add scent and colour, and pour. There is no handling of lye.
How many soap bars can I make with one kit?
The 200 gm base makes a small batch that fills the included 4-in-1 mould. Exact numbers depend on how thick you pour your bars.
How long does the soap take to set?
Most bars firm up in about 1–2 hours at room temperature. In warm weather you can place them in the fridge briefly to speed up setting.
Can I mix the different oils together?
Yes. The orange, geranium, lavender and lemon oils can be blended to create your own signature scent. Start with small amounts and adjust.
Is this kit suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. It is designed for first-timers and includes the base, oils, colour, mould and tools you need to make your first batch straight away.