Stephenson 2 lb. Clear Suspension Soap

Vegetable based melt and pour soap base, used for the manufacture of semi transparent bars with suspended exfoliating particles, objects or decoration. Suspending base can be used to create a decorative soap bar by adding a fine glitter or a functional exfoliating bar by using finely ground cranberry seed, apricot meal, jojoba spheres, herbs, etc. Creative possibilities are endless.

Product Characteristics:
Capable of suspending particles**
Vegetable based
Good foaming
Excellent moisturizing from a high glycerin content which provides a pleasant skin feel
pH 7.5 – 8.5
Neutral odor provides excellent fragrance lift
Suitable for slicing or molding

INCI List:
Aqua
Propylene Glycol
Sodium Stearate
Glycerin
Sucrose
Sodium Laurate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sorbitol
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Silica
Sodium Myristate
Sodium Chloride
Stearic Acid
Lauric Acid
Pentasodium Pentetate
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Methylchloroisothiazoline
Methylisothiazoline
Magnesium Chloride & Magnesium Nitrate

**The level of suspension achieved depends upon the size and weight of particulate to be suspended. Testing with different particulate is recommended.

Tips: Some trial and error is required with this product, as some additives may be too heavy for the suspending properties of the base to work properly. Users should try adding their ingredients at a slightly cooler temperature than normal, as the base will be thicker and more likely to suspend additives.

The key ingredient in the Suspending M&P base is silica. Silica creates a suspending matrix within the formulation, but that very property can also be apt to trap in more air and create a cloudy effect. Therefore, when stirring in additives, it should be done very gently and avoid any abrupt stirring as this can inadvertently welcome air into the formulation and cause unwanted cloudiness of the base.