Primal Elements Clear Glycerin Soap Base 907 g – Unscented Melt & Pour, Moisturising and Easy-Cut

Primal Elements Clear Soap Base is a 2-pound, unscented glycerin melt-and-pour block designed for easy cutting, melting, and customizing to craft moisturising homemade soap.

Whether you're an experienced soapmaker or trying your first DIY project, this clear glycerin block offers a neutral, skin-friendly foundation for scented, coloured, or decorated bars. Its transparent appearance highlights embedded designs and additives, while the glycerin content helps retain moisture in the finished bar. The block is paraben- and SLS-free and has been tested by standard in vitro methods for non-irritancy, making it a versatile choice for bath and body crafting.

How do I use this soap base to make customised bars?

Start by cutting the 2-pound block into small, even chunks so it melts quickly and uniformly. Melt gently using a microwave or a double boiler, stir in colours, fragrance oils, botanicals, or exfoliants, then pour into moulds to set. Cooling times vary with mould size and added ingredients.

• Cut into 1–2 inch pieces for even melting.
• Melt on low heat in short bursts or over simmering water.
• Add fragrance, colour, or inclusions at 120–130°F for best dispersion.
• Pour into silicone or plastic moulds and allow to fully harden before unmolding.

What makes the clear glycerin base different from opaque or coloured bases?

The clear base remains transparent after cooling, which showcases layered or embedded designs and allows vibrant dye colours to appear true-to-tone. Opaque bases hide inclusions and produce a creamier look; coloured bases come pre-tinted for convenience. Choose the clear base when you want visual effects like suspended botanicals, glitter, or translucent layers.

• Perfect for embedding objects or creating see-through layers.
• Colours blend and show vibrancy more accurately in clear glycerin.
• Pairs well with mica, liquid dyes, and transparent additives.
• Works with fragrance oils and essential oils compatible with melt-and-pour CP techniques.

Is this soap base safe and suitable for different skin types?

This Primal Elements glycerin base is formulated without parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate, reducing common irritants for many users. It’s unscented, letting you control fragrance choice and concentration, and it has passed Zein-type non-irritancy testing used for cosmetic ingredients. As with any topical product, patch-test final bars if you or recipients have sensitive skin or known allergies.

• Paraben-free and SLS-free formulation.
• Unscented base allows personalised fragrance control.
• Glycerin helps retain skin moisture in finished bars.
• Recommended to patch-test if you have sensitive skin.

How much can I make from a 2-pound block and what tools do I need?

A 2-pound block yields multiple small bars depending on your mould size—for example, eight 4-ounce bars or more smaller guest-size soaps. Basic tools include a sharp knife, microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, spoons or spatulas, measuring scale, and soap moulds. Optional items: fragrance or essential oils, colorants, dried botanicals, and embed decorations.

• Yield example: ~8 four-ounce bars from 2 pounds.
• Use microwave-safe container or double boiler to melt.
• Silicone moulds make unmolding easier.
• Additives like shea, oils, or botanicals can be mixed in before pouring.

Who is this product for? Primal Elements Clear Soap Base is ideal for hobby crafters, small-batch artisans, and beginners who want an easy, reliable foundation for creative soap projects. It suits makers who prefer to control scent, colour, and special inclusions, and who value a transparent base that highlights layered designs. If you’re assembling soap kits, teaching workshops, or experimenting with decorative bars, this unscented glycerin block provides a straightforward, adaptable starting point.

Ingredients

Glycerin, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Stearic Acid, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-200Lauric Acid, Sucrose, Sodium Thiosulfate, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Disodium EDTA