A melt-and-pour soap bar is a pre-made block of soap containing high levels of glycerin. Glycerin is the component of soap that softens the skin. It attracts moisture from the air, therefore you should not leave a glycerin soap bar sitting out, or it will take on a large amount of water and become soft over time. Melt-and-pour soap bars allow you to melt the glycerin yourself and customize your own color, fragrances and shapes. You can also leave them clear and unscented.
How to Melt Glycerin in the Microwave
Step 1
Place 8 oz of melt-and-pour glycerin cubes in a glass measuring cup.
Step 2
Cover the cup with plastic wrap to prevent moisture from escaping.
Step 3
Heat the cup in the microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring in between. The total time should not exceed one minute, and the temperature should not exceed 160 degrees . The melting point of soap is 140 degrees F.
Step 4
Stir any remaining chunks until they dissolve.
How to Melt Glycerin Using a Double Boiler
Step 1
Fill the metal pot about one-fourth full with water.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil.
Step 3
Place the metal bowl on top of the open pot while the water is boiling.
Step 4
Drop the glycerin into the bowl and stir as it melts.
Things You'll Need
- Melt-and-pour glycerin soap
- Glass measuring cup
- Spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Metal pot
- Metal bowl
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