It produces lots of foamy lather and has good cleansing properties along with good moisturisation to the skin due to its very high glycerine content.
 

Its neutral odour means that any essential oils you choose to add will add a beautiful fragrance.
 

Small quantities of vegetable oils such as Apricot Kernel Oil, White Poppy Seed Oil etc may be added for extra moisturising properties but be aware that these may make the finished product softer and produce less lather.
 

DO NOT add water to your melt & pour glycerine soap base as this will make the end product slimy and not set up properly. If you are adding water based active ingredients or colours keep the amount added low. Do not add pot pourri refresher oils, diffuser oils or candle fragrance oils to your glycerin soap base as they may not be safe for use on the skin.

 

If you have very short or close cropped hair, the soap can be used to wash it and will leave the scalp moisturised. It is not however, designed as a shampoo bar suitable for longer hair.

 

Highly fragranced soaps make great air fresheners for bathrooms, cupboards and drawers. When the fragrance has eventually diminished, the soaps are still great soaps for using on your skin.

Lavender and Spearmint makes a great, refreshing scent. Frangipani and Fragonia makes a very complex, floral aroma.

 

You may find that citrus essential oils need the addition of a fixative such as May Chang to help them remain longer in the soap.

 

Lime is quite robust but you will find that May Chang gives a more intense lemon scent than Lemon does.
 

The fragrance of mid notes & base notes tend to remain longer than top notes in the soap base but these are still lovely additions to a blend so don’t be afraid to experiment.