Soap base Melta Olive 12 kg

Bulk Olive Melt and Pour Base Built for Continuous Production Runs

A 12 kg block of translucent olive oil enriched base is designed for manufacturers who have moved past small trial batches and now need a reliable, repeatable supply for ongoing production. This product belongs to the Melt and Pour Soap Bases category, which today serves far beyond hobbyist craft projects and is widely used by cosmetic manufacturers, hotel amenity lines, spa retailers and gift set producers who need consistent texture and predictable melting behavior across large volumes. The olive oil content softens the finished bar and adds a noticeably richer, more nourishing feel on the skin compared to plain glycerin bases without added plant oils.

Working with this type of base typically involves melting cubed pieces in a double boiler or microwave at roughly 60-70 degrees Celsius, avoiding a rolling boil that introduces air bubbles and can degrade some of the beneficial compounds. Once melted, producers blend in additives such as carrier oils, botanical extracts, colorants, fragrance oils, and exfoliating particles like ground oats or coffee grounds for scrub-style bars. Oil additions are usually kept under 5-7 grams per 100 grams of base to avoid softening the bar too much and compromising how well it holds its shape after unmolding. Fragrance oils are generally added at around 2-3 percent of the melted mass right before pouring, once the temperature has dropped to about 50 degrees, so volatile aromatic compounds do not evaporate prematurely.

The 12 kg format is aimed squarely at industrial and semi-industrial workflows, where this quantity covers a full production shift, simplifies monthly raw material planning, and lowers the per-unit cost of finished goods. For product lines that need contrast or layered effects, this base pairs well with other offerings from the same manufacturer, such as the Caramel Melta Soap Base, which is often used to create striped or dessert-themed bars. For premium skincare-oriented ranges, it combines nicely with a milk-based option like the Goat Milk Soap Base Melta, blended in smaller proportions to enrich the final texture. Many production facilities also keep an alternative olive-based option on hand, such as the Soap Base Crystal OV olive, for comparing clarity and firmness between batches or covering peak demand periods.

Beyond personal care, low-melting-point plant oil bases are also used in household cleaning bar production, in novelty and gift item manufacturing with embedded dried flowers or glitter, and in studio-scale workshops where predictable set times and minimal shrinkage matter for consistent output. Finished bars should be stored in a dry space at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, and wrapped in film to prevent surface condensation sometimes called sweating. Once the block is opened, it is best used within a few months, with the remaining portion kept tightly sealed from air exposure.

Olive and Shea Nourishing Bar for Retail Lines

Melta Olive base 900 g

Shea butter 30 g

Sweet almond oil 25 g

Honey 20 g

Vanilla fragrance oil 20 ml

Yellow cosmetic colorant 2 g

Cut the base into cubes and melt gently over a double boiler until fully liquid, keeping the temperature away from a rolling boil. Stir in the shea butter, almond oil and honey until completely dissolved and evenly distributed through the mixture. Once the mass cools to around 50 degrees, add the fragrance oil and colorant, mix quickly but thoroughly, then pour into molds and leave undisturbed at room temperature for several hours until fully set.