Primal Elements Melt-and-Pour Shampoo Base — 907 g Solid Block, Sulfate-Free Vegan, pH-Balanced

Primal Elements Melt and Pour Shampoo Base is a 2-pound solid block you cut, melt, and customize to create your own sulfate-free, vegan solid shampoos.

This easy-to-use shampoo base gives hobbyists and small-batch makers the building blocks to design personalised hair cleansers without starting from raw chemistry. The block melts smoothly, accepts fragrances, colours, and active add-ins, and sets into long-lasting solid shampoo bars. Formulated to be pH balanced and largely plant-derived, it’s dermatologically tested and made without animal testing—ideal for creating travel-size bars, gift sets, or a shelf of bespoke haircare.

How do I make a shampoo bar with this base?

Cut the 2 lb block into manageable pieces, gently melt in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stir in any oils, extracts, or scent, then pour into moulds and allow to set. The base accepts water-soluble and oil-soluble additions, though water-based extracts should be stabilised or added with care.

• Cut into uniform chunks for even melting.
• Melt on low heat to avoid scorching; stir thoroughly.
• Add fragrances, colorants, botanical extracts, or proteins and mix well.
• Pour into silicone moulds and cool until solid.

What makes this shampoo base suitable for sensitive scalps?

The formula is dermatologically tested, pH balanced, and free from sulfates, reducing common irritants found in some conventional shampoos. It uses gentle surfactants like sodium cocoyl isethionate and includes humectants such as glycerin to help maintain moisture during cleansing.

• Sulfate-free surfactants for milder foam and cleansing.
• pH-balanced to better respect scalp skin balance.
• Glycerin and caprylic/capric triglyceride to support hydration.
• Dermatologically assessed for general skin compatibility.

Which additives work best with this melt-and-pour base?

You can incorporate essential oils for scent, carrier oils for conditioning, hydrolyzed vegetable protein for light strengthening, and natural clays or plant powders for texture and targeted benefits. Keep oil additions moderate so the finished bar maintains good lather and sets solidly.

• Essential oils (e.g., lavender, citrus) for aroma—use recommended dilutions.
• Light carrier oils (jojoba, fractionated coconut) up to small percentages for conditioning.
• Hydrolyzed vegetable protein and botanicals for hair feel and marketing points.
• Clays or activated charcoal for clarifying or colour contrast in bars.

How durable and travel-friendly are bars made from this base?

Shampoo bars poured from this base are long-lasting, compact, and reduce reliance on bottled products—making them convenient for travel and storage. Because the bars are solid, they avoid spill risks and weight of liquids, and they typically provide many washes per bar depending on size and frequency of use.

• Solid format reduces packaging waste and suitcase weight.
• Each bar yields multiple washes—economical for daily use.
• Minimal packaging options support eco-friendly goals.
• Pack in a ventilated tin or soap saver to dry between uses.

Who is this for: Crafters, small-batch makers, and practical DIYers who want an approachable, vegan shampoo base to create personalised solid shampoos without formulating from scratch. It suits beginners learning soap and shampoo making as well as experienced artisans seeking a reliable, melt-and-pour foundation to scale or experiment with new formulas, fragrances, and gift-ready creations.

Ingredients

Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate1, Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA.