Adding Ingredients to Soap

You are asking about adding color (Mica), fragrance (fragrance oil), natural extracts, and additives to your soap.

Color: Mica

Mica powder is a popular colorant for soap. It is a mineral pigment that provides shimmer and color.

Regarding your question about dissolving Mica in glycerin:

• Mica does not dissolve in liquids like water, oil, silicone, or glycerin. It is a powder that needs to be dispersed or mixed evenly throughout the soap base.
• The product descriptions mention dispersion in silicone and oil. While glycerin is not an oil or silicone, you can typically disperse Mica powder in a small amount of liquid glycerin or another liquid oil before adding it to your soap base. This helps prevent clumps and ensures the color is evenly distributed.

So, while it won't dissolve, you can disperse Mica in glycerin or oil before incorporating it into your soap.

Fragrance: Fragrance Oil

Fragrance oils are commonly used to add scent to soap. There are many types available. You can choose a fragrance oil based on your preference.

Natural Extracts and Additives

Many natural extracts and various additives can be used in soap to provide different benefits (e.g., moisturizing, exfoliating, etc.). The suitability depends on the specific extract or additive and the type of soap you are making (e.g., cold process, melt-and-pour).

• Natural Extracts: Look for extracts that are stable in the pH of soap and are intended for rinse-off products.
• Additives: Common additives include exfoliants (like oatmeal or seeds), clays, and butters/oils for added moisture.

To find specific natural extracts or additives, you would need to search for the particular ingredient you are interested in.

In summary, Mica and fragrance oils are suitable for soap making. Mica needs to be dispersed, not dissolved, and can be pre-mixed with a small amount of glycerin or oil. Many natural extracts and additives can also be used, depending on the specific ingredient and soap type.