Increasing Foam in Glycerin M&P Soap and Binding Clay in Clay Masks

Increasing Foam in Glycerin M&P Soap

To increase foam in glycerin melt and pour (M&P) soap, you can add gentle foaming agents. A good option is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, which is an amino acid-based surfactant known for its good foaming properties and mildness.

Binding Clay in Clay Masks

For clay masks, the term "binding" the clay texture usually refers to stabilizing the clay dispersion in the water phase or emulsifying oil and water if the mask contains an oil phase.

• If you need to stabilize the clay in the water phase and create a gel-like texture, a thickener and stabilizer like Sepimax Zen can be used. It is highly tolerant to salts and varying pH levels, which is beneficial when working with clays.
• If your clay mask formula includes an oil phase that needs to be combined with the water and clay, you would need an emulsifier. Sucrose Cream Maker is an example of a natural-based O/W emulsifier that can help bind the oil and water phases together, creating a stable cream or lotion texture for your mask.