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Dry/Powdered Soap & Body Care Ingredients
Activated Charcoal Powder (Bamboo)
Uses:
Soaps, poultices, baths, wraps, masks, and as a general detoxifier.
Specs:
-Super fine, high quality
-Particle Diameter of 7 microns
-pH of 7-9
-Steam Activated
-Triple-Milled
Sizes:
57 g
227 g
Borax - Decahydrate (Sodium Borate) 10 Mol Powder
INCI: Sodium Borate
Uses:
Natural cleaning, laundry/deodorizing products, thickener for natural liquid soap, skin care emulsifier of beeswax in natural creams, lotions, and salves.
Specs:
-Cosmetic grade
Sizes:
454 g
3 kg
Castile Rebatch Soap Base
Ingredients: Saponified Olive Oil, Saponified Palm Oil, Cocoa Butter
Uses:
Soaps, including for those with sensitive skin, psoriasis, babies, and pets
Specs:
-Grated
-Contains: Saponified Olive Oil, Saponified Palm Oil, and Cocoa Butter
-Instructions for use
Sizes:
454 g
Citric Acid
INCI: Citric Acid. Food Grade.
Uses:
Bath bombs, adjusting pH in other body care products, and a preservative that helps to maintain colour, texture, and appearance
Specs:
-Food grade
Sizes:
454 g
908 g
3 kg
Clays:
Bentonite Clay
INCI: Bentonite
Uses:
Bath for sore muscles, bath bombs, foot baths, mineral milk baths, and salt scrubs.
Specs:
-pH: 9.1
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Country of Origin: USA
Sizes:
100 g
Black Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Soap, shampoo, hair masks, facial products, body wraps and other cosmetic applications.
Specs:
- Particle Size: 15μm
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Sizes:
Brown Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Soap, shampoo, hair masks, facial products, body wraps and other cosmetic applications.
Specs:
- Particle Size: 15μm
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Sizes:
Dark Red Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Soap, shampoo, hair masks, facial products, body wraps and other cosmetic applications.
Specs:
- Particle Size: 15μm
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Sizes:
Dead Sea Clay and Mud
INCI: Maris Limus
Uses:
Reduces skin impurities, relieves arthritis symptoms, helps treat acne, nourishes skin.
Specs:
- Rich in over 21 minerals including Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Bromide, Iodine and Zinc
Sizes:
100 g
200 g
French Green Clay
INCI: Illite
Uses:
Soap, shampoo, hair masks, face masks, face scrubs, body masks, body wraps, poultices, bath powders, mineral baths, facial powders, skin conditioners, cosmetic products, personal care products
Specs:
-Country of Origin: France
-Particle Size: 20 µm
-Odor: Almost Odorless
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Green to Greenish Grey Fine Powder
Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
100 g
French Pink Clay
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-Country of Origin: France
-Particle Size: approx. 20 µm
-Odor: Almost Odorless
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Fine Rose to Pink Fine Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
French Red Clay
INCI: Illite
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-Rich in Kaolinite, Illite, Montmorillonite
-Country of Origin: France
-pH: 6.3 – 7.3
-Particle Size: approx. 120 µm
-Odor: Almost Odorless
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Fine Red to Brick Red Fine Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
100 g
French Yellow Clay
INCI: Illite
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-INCI: Illite
-Country of Origin: France
-Particle Size: approx. 20 µm
-Odor: Almost Odorless
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Earthy Yellow Fine Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
Gold Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-INCI: Kaolin
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Particle Size: approx. 15 µm
-Odor: Characteristic
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Gold to Dark Yellow Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
Old Rose Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin (and) Mica (and) Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-INCI: Kaolin (and) Mica (and) Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Particle Size: approx. 15 µm
-Odor: Characteristic
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Rose Pink Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
Purple Brazilian Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Soap, Shampoo, Hair Masks, Face Masks, Face Scrubs, Body Masks, Body Wraps, Poultices, Bath Powders, Mineral Baths, Facial Powders, Skin Conditioners, Cosmetic Products, Personal Care Products
Specs:
-INCI: Kaolin
-Country of Origin: Brazil
-Particle Size: approx. 15 µm
-Odor: Characteristic
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
-Appearance: Purple to Soft Purple Powder
-Directions for Use: Can be used at a rate of 5 – 100% in skin care products
Sizes:
White Kaolin Clay
INCI: Kaolin
Uses:
Improves blood circulation, as well as exfoliates and cleanses skin.
Specs:
-pH: 6 - 8
-Solubility: Insoluble in water
Sizes:
50 g
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulphate)
INCI: Magnesium Sulphate
Uses:
Bath for sore muscles, bath bombs, foot baths, mineral milk baths, and salt scrubs.
Specs:
-USP grade (human grade)
Sizes:
1 kg
2 kg
Himalayan Pink Salt
INCI: Depending on Country - Maris Sal or Sodium Chloride
Uses:
Face and body scrubs, exfoliating soaps, lotions, manicure and pedicure soaks, bath salts, bath teas and salt potpourri
Specs:
-Contains over 80 minerals
-Grain Type: Small
-Technical Grain Size: 1.0 - 2.0mm
-Kosher Certified
-All Natural
-Country of Origin: Pakistan
Sizes:
850 g
25 kg
Lye (Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydroxide)
INCI: Sodium Hydroxide
Uses:
Soap making (cold process & hot process), and a pH buffer in cosmetics
Specs:
-pH 12
-99% pure
-pearls
-Since Sodium Hydroxide can be irritating and caustic to the skin, proper care and caution should be taken when using sodium hydroxide. ie: use in a properly ventilated area wearing gloves, eye protection, and appropriate clothing.
Sizes:
850 g
25 kg
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Orris Root Powder
INCI: Iris florentina
Uses:
Soap making for anti-inflammatory properties or creating a speckled effect.
Specs:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Origin: Eastern Europe
Sizes:
50 g
58 g
Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash)
INCI: Potassium Hydroxide
Uses:
Natural liquid soap making
Specs:
-pH 13.5
-91.1% pure
-Flakes
-Since Potassium Hydroxide can be irritating and caustic to the skin, proper care and caution should be taken when using potassium hydroxide. ie: use in a properly ventilated area wearing gloves, eye protection, and appropriate clothing.
Sizes:
454 g
908 g
Pumice
INCI: Pumice
Uses:
Exfoliant in soaps and body scrubs.
Specs:
--Fine grain
-Cosmetic grade
Sizes:
100 g
250 g
Sea Salt
INCI: Depending on Country Maris Sal or Sodium Chloride
Uses:
Bath salts, body scrubs, and bath soaks
Specs:
-Fine grain
Sizes:
250 g
SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulphoacetate)
INCI: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Uses:
Soap, bath, body, hair, and shaving products.
Specs:
-High foaming
-65% Actives
-Kosher Certified
-Anionic Dried Surfactant
-pH: 5-7.5
Sizes:
100 g
250 g
Stearic Acid Wax
INCI: Stearic Acid
Uses:
-Lotions, creams, deodorants, candle making.
Specs:
--White Flake
-Vegetable Derived
-SAP Value: 207-213
Sizes:
100 g
300 g
Titanium Dioxide (Water Soluble)
INCI: CI77891
Uses:
-Whitener for cold pressed/melt and pour soap, lotions, creams, cosmetics and other household products.
Specs:
-Water Soluble
Sizes:
57 g
Zinc Oxide USP Powder
INCI: Zinc Oxide
Uses:
Baby powder, diaper rash cream, lotion, cosmetics. Mineral makeup base and an astringent, antiseptic and protectant to help relieve chapped skin.
Specs:
-Max particle size: 0.36 microns
-Min particle size: 0.18 microns
-Ultra Low in Lead
-Non-Nano Sized
Sizes:
50 g