There’s something truly personal about handmade soap. The scents, the feel, the care that goes into every bar - it’s a quiet kind of luxury that you create with your own hands. And if you're just beginning your soapmaking journey, melt-and-pour is the easier introduction to soapmaking
At Isivuno Naturals, we stock high-quality melt and pour soap bases for crafters, skincare makers, and small-batch brands who want to start strong, without overcomplicating the process or breaking the bank.
Let’s walk through your essentials.
Firstly, our Melt & pour bases are unique. They do not contain any sultates or harmful ingredients. Our melt & pour are like cold-processed soap that is meltable. In-fact, when we make these soap, in house, our production process involved making cold-processed soap first, and then adding naturally derived solubisers such as vegetable glycerine, propylene glycol (vegatable derived) and sorbitol.
Think of your soap base like your canvas. It determines not just the texture and feel of your final bar, but how your add-ins behave- from fragrance to exfoliants to color.
Our Shea Melt & Pour Soap Base is one of our most loved. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with nourishing shea butter, making it perfect for dry or sensitive skin. It melts down easily, and once cooled, gives you a smooth bar with a luxurious, soft lather.
If you prefer something more translucent, the regular Melt & Pour Soap Base gives you a glossy, glassy finish. It’s fantastic for creative designs, especially when you’re embedding dried botanical, such as our newly added rose petals, lavender and calendula flowers, or layering colors. Plus, it’s made to resist moisture in humid environments no stickiness, minimum sweating, just clean, professional-looking bars.
And for something bright and opaque, the White Melt & Pour Soap Base,a natural soap base, is a must-have. It holds scent and color exceptionally well, making it perfect if you’re going bold with fragrance or experimenting with pastel tones.
Once your base is ready, the real fun begins. Melt-and-pour is all about customization - a chance to let your creativity lead. And one of the most powerful ways to do that is through scent.
Scent transforms an ordinary soap into an experience. A few drops of essential oil can change your entire mood, helping you unwind after a long day or energize your morning routine. It’s not just about smelling good - it’s about feeling good.
If you’re still learning how soapmaking oils interact with the body and emotions, we recently explored how they support overall wellbeing - it’s a worthwhile read before you begin blending your own aromatic combinations. Take a look at that insight here.
When used thoughtfully, essential oils can turn your soap bars into sensory rituals - whether you're making for yourself, a client, or a special gift. Just be sure to measure carefully and always choose oils suited for topical use.
Beyond scent, color is what draws the eye. Our mica powders add vibrant color and a pearlescent finish without compromising your clean, skin-friendly formulation. Think deep purples for lavender bars or golden tones for citrus and spice blends. Each choice helps tell a story.
Texture is another layer of personalization. Some soapmakers love adding finely ground oats for a gentle exfoliation. Others go for visual appeal - swirling in crushed rose petals, rooibos, or calendula to create a rustic, handmade charm. These little touches matter, especially when you’re building a brand or crafting a product for resale.
One of the most empowering things about melt-and-pour is how quickly you can scale. Start with a small batch to test your formula. See how it sits, how it feels in the hand, and how it holds fragrance. With each experiment, you’ll get closer to your perfect recipe.
And when you’re ready to take it up a notch, you can rely on us to support your growth. We’ve been supplying makers and microbrands across South Africa with the raw ingredients they need since 2017. Whether you’re making soap for your home, your online store, or your community, we’ve got the bases -literally - to help you move forward with confidence.
You can browse our full range of soap bases, each one thoughtfully selected for quality, reliability, and value.
We don’t just sell raw ingredients. We supply a vision - a future for independent makers, creatives, and small businesses that want to build something honest and beautiful. We built this business to empower you, and we’re proud to offer bulk and wholesale pricing without compromising on quality.
Our community includes long-time soapmakers and first-timers alike. If you’ve been watching others start but haven’t taken the plunge yourself, this is your moment. Melt-and-pour is where many great brands begin - it’s where simplicity meets potential.
You don’t need to do it all at once. Pick one base. Choose one scent. Pour a few bars. Then see where your hands take you. You might just surprise yourself.
And if you’re looking for inspiration beyond the bar- how scent connects to wellness, or how to craft products that do more than cleanse - you’ll find that insight waiting for you in our latest blog post.You’ve got the tools. You’ve got the vision. Now let’s get you making.
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