Colors for Bar Soap (Glycerin Base)

Based on your question and the type of soap base you are using (glycerin), the recommended color type depends on whether your soap base is clear or opaque/white.

• For Clear Soap Bases: Water-soluble colors are suitable and will dissolve well, providing a transparent color. Examples include:

  • Black Color Powder (Water-Soluble)
  • Black Color EasyWash™
  • Caramel Color EasyWash™
  • Acid Red 52 (Direct Dyes)
  • Acid Orange 7 (Direct Dyes)
  • Acid Yellow 3 (Direct Dyes)
  • Cuttlefish Ink Black Powder (Natural Colorant)

  These colors are designed to dissolve in water-based formulas like clear glycerin soap.

• For Opaque/White Soap Bases: EasyMix™ colors (pigments/lakes) are suitable. These are designed to disperse well in the base, providing opaque color. Examples include:

  • White Oxides EasyMix™
  • Yellow Iron Oxides EasyMix™
  • Red Iron Oxides EasyMix™
  • Black Iron Oxides EasyMix™
  • FD&C Yellow No.5 Lake EasyMix™

  The EasyMix™ range is treated for easy dispersion, making them suitable for mixing into opaque soap bases without needing special equipment for grinding.

Both types of colors, when used in their appropriate soap base, should dissolve or disperse well according to their design.