Shea Butter M&P Soap

The base is bright white in color. The soap is made from our White M&P Glycerin Soap Base with Shea Butter added.

The exotic-sounding butter originates from the Karite Nut tree (also known as the Mangifolia tree) found in the savannahs of central Africa. Shea Butter is a product of the oil extracted from Karite nuts, which are produced once a year, and has been known to be used by healers for thousands of years for a multitude of skin ailments.

Shea butter has soothing, moisturizing, and protecting effects. This natural product aids in protection against UV rays because of its content in cinnamic acid. The latex contained in Shea butter would moreover help prevent certain sun allergies. Shea butter also helps cell regeneration and capillary circulation. This favors the healing of small wounds, skin cracks, rough skin, and skin ulcers. In the cosmetic field, this property is an asset against skin aging. Dry skin, dermatitis, dermatoses, eczema, sunburn, and burns can all be aided by natural shea butter. Shea butter has an anti-elastase characteristic which makes it a good active ingredient against stretch marks.

Quality

Quality is our top priority. We work hard to formulate with as many plant-derived, environmentally friendly ingredients possible.

A trained QC team is dedicated to the review and inspection of both raw materials and finished products. We only deliver the best quality product possible, as you, our customer should expect from us.

Experience

With tenure at such companies as Armour Dial and Neutrogena, our lead chemists have over 75 years of combined experience in the research, development, soap manufacturing, personal care items, and custom cosmetic product lines. Your questions will never go unanswered at Essentials By Catalina, whether the question is regarding technical information, product usage, or simply sharing of ideas.

Manufacturing

Proudly manufactured at our facility in Corona, California. Our state-of-the-art equipment, 20,000 square foot facility, and experienced team is capable of producing 200,000 pounds of soap product per week. Availability will never be a problem. Never tested on animals.

Usage

May be combined with most essential oils and fragrances, as well as colors and pigments. It is an excellent base for aromatherapy soaps and other mood enhancing products.

Our Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap Bases is easy to use. The bases can be melted using a double boiler. A microwave will also work if melted with caution in small time increments. Once melted, colorants, fragrance, essential oils, and other additives can be added to the soap. Pour into a mold, silicone molds work great, and allow to cool. Once thoroughly cooled, unmold loaf and slice into individual soaps. So Simple!

Creativity is the key to outstanding glycerin soaps. Soap molds can be used to make loafs of soap which are then cut once the soap cools. Try different things, such as cupcake molds, tubes, or candy and chocolate molds. Try embedding items into the soaps; Kids love seeing bath toys popping out of the soap. Also, a combination of soap bases can be used to either create soap swirls or embed chunks and designs. The possibilities are endless!