Palm Oil 250 g

A firm plant fat that gives soap bars structure and skin care balance

Palm oil remains one of the most consumed vegetable oils worldwide, and while the largest share of global demand comes from the food industry, it is equally important in soap making, cosmetics, candle production and technical formulations. Because it stays solid at room temperature, it belongs to the Butters category, where firm and structuring ingredients used for hardening finished products are grouped together.

In food manufacturing, palm oil is widely used in margarine, confectionery fats and frying blends thanks to its stability under heat, and this segment forms the bulk of worldwide consumption. Alongside that, soap makers rely on it heavily as a hardening agent: in cold and hot process recipes, palm oil usually makes up 20 to 40 percent of the total fat content, producing a dense bar with stable, long-lasting lather that resists softening in water. It is typically added during the melting stage of hard fats at around 40-45 degrees, combined with coconut or cocoa butter before liquid oils are blended in.

In cosmetic production, palm oil is a common base for solid balms, lip sticks and massage bars, giving the formula necessary firmness without making the texture heavy. It pairs well with other butters and specialty oils: blending in Natural Fucus Butter enhances the softening effect on skin, while Coffee Butter unrefined adds texture and works well in exfoliating bases. For lighter, fragrant formulations, Lime Butter is a good match, softening the density of palm oil and giving the final product a smoother consistency.

The 250 gram package suits home soap making and small studio batches, allowing formulators to test recipes without committing to large raw material purchases. Store the oil in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its properties throughout the shelf life.

Lime scented solid soap bar

Palm oil 95 g

Coconut oil 85 g

Olive oil 90 g

Lime Butter 25 g

Distilled water 88 ml

Sodium hydroxide 44 g

Melt the palm and coconut oil together over a water bath, add the olive oil and let the blend cool to about 40 degrees. Separately dissolve the sodium hydroxide in cold water and allow the lye solution to reach the same temperature, then carefully combine it with the oil phase and blend until reaching a light trace. Melt the lime butter separately and stir it into the soap batter just before pouring into the mold. Let the soap set at room temperature for 24 hours, unmold it, and cure in a dark, well ventilated place for four to six weeks before use.