Adding Whipped Foam to Melt-and-Pour Soap Base
Asked by: nudeeporn.n
On: May 14, 2020
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I would like to consult with the admin. I currently have a bar soap base, but the base has a normal level of foam. I want to achieve a thick, soft, whipped cream-like foam. Are there any ingredients that can be added when melting the base?
Answer
Adding Whipped Foam to Melt-and-Pour Soap Base
To enhance the foam of your melt-and-pour glycerin soap base to achieve a thick, soft, whipped cream-like foam, you can add foam-boosting ingredients while the soap base is melting.
Recommended ingredients that can help make the soap foam thicker and creamier include:
- Creamy Foamer™ (Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate): This is a foam booster that creates soft and smooth foam, suitable for skin cleansing products. It provides a gentler and smoother bubble compared to some common surfactants.
- BabyFoam™ (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate): This is a very gentle surfactant that produces good foam. It is suitable for creamy formulas, solid bars (Syndet bars), or cleansing powders, and helps generate good lather.
Basic Usage Method:
- Melt the glycerin soap base as usual.
- Once the soap base is melted, gradually add the chosen foam-boosting ingredient (such as Creamy Foamer™ or BabyFoam™) down to the melted soap base.
- Stir the mixture gently to incorporate the additive without creating excessive air bubbles while it's still liquid.
- Start with a small amount (e.g., 3-5%) and test the foam. If you don't achieve the desired whipped foam, you can gradually increase the amount. Always check the recommended maximum usage rate for each ingredient (Creamy Foamer™ recommended 3-30%, BabyFoam™ recommended 5-60%).
- Once the ingredient is well incorporated, you can pour the mixture into molds as usual.
Using these foam boosters will help improve the foam quality of your soap base, making it thicker, softer, and creamier as you desired.
