Foaming Hand Soap Base

Name: Foaming Hand Soap Base
Brand: Central Illinois Candle Supply
Price: 8.23 USD
Availability: InStock

$8.23

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Create your own branded hand soap with ease using this pre-formulated Foaming Hand Soap Base. Crafted with gentle, coconut-derived surfactants and vegetable-based glycerin, this ultra-mild cleanser is safe for daily use on all skin types. It produces a luxurious, creamy lather and maintains a skin-friendly pH, making it ideal for creators looking to offer a gentle, ready-to-label hand soap.

Just add a compatible fragrance (if desired), bottle it into a foaming pump, and you’re ready to go.

Formulation Highlights:

Rich, Creamy Foam – Designed specifically for foaming dispensers
Mild & Moisturizing – Glycerin keeps hands soft, even with frequent washing
Sulfate-Free & Low Sensitizing – No harsh dyes or irritants
Plant-Based Surfactants – Derived from coconut for gentle yet effective cleansing
Fragrance-Ready – Accepts up to 0.5% detergent-compatible fragrance oil

Instructions for the Maker:

This is a ready-to-use base—no dilution needed.

Add up to 0.5% fragrance oil (optional)
Mix gently until fully blended
Pour into clean foaming pump bottles
Apply proper labels and it's ready for retail

Note:
If the product appears cloudy, try reducing the fragrance load or ensure the oil is water-soluble and compatible with surfactant systems. You can preform this test by mixing your fragrance oil with standard vegetable oil. If the oil mixes in well, this means the oil is "water-hating" (hydrophobic) and will need to be mixed with polysorbate 80 before adding to the base.

Quick Formula Calculations:

8oz base + 0.04oz fragrance oil = 8oz scented foaming hand soap

16oz base + 0.08oz fragrance oil = 16oz scented foaming hand soap

1 gallon base + 0.64oz fragrance oil = 1 gallon scented foaming hand soap

Intended Uses:

Daily handwashing
All skin types, including sensitive skin
Home, office, kitchen, bathrooms, and public restrooms
Makers building personal care product lines

Quick Facts:

Fragrance Load: Up to 0.5%
Dilution: None
pH Range: 5.0–6.5
Foam Profile: Creamy
Appearance: Clear to lightly hazy
Shelf Life: 12–18 months (sealed)

Foaming Hand Soap Base SDS: click here

Size

16oz

1 gallon | 7lbs ($5.42/lb)

4 gallons | 28lbs ($4.91/lb)

Let's talk shipping costs! As small business owners ourselves, we understand how cumbersome shipping expenses can be.

Our promise to you is that we will strive to offer you the most affordable shipping options each and every time!

We have contracts with other shipping companies that are not able to integrate into Shopify's shipping calculations, so your shipping cost at checkout may not always be the most accurate amount. Once your order is ready to ship and we have your exact shipping amount, your card will be reimbursed the difference if your shipping costs come out to be less than what you initially paid.

i.e. Shopify charges you $25 shipping but your actual shipping cost is $17.75. You will see a refund to your card for $7.25.

You will never be charged more if your shipping cost is higher than your paid amount.

One company we use is SpeeDee Delivery, which services all of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as select cities and ZIP Codes in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Please see their website to find out if your zip code is within their service area. We have found their shipping charges to be significantly cheaper and we will use this company at every opportunity in order to save you money!

If you have any questions regarding our shipping policies, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page and we will be happy to help.

We are thrilled to offer local pickup as an option for our customers to help manage and reduce the ever increasing shipping costs! Please read the information below regarding our local pickup option.

When checking out, be sure to select "local pickup" as your method of delivery.

We will send a confirmation email with your pickup date.

Your order MUST be picked up within 3 business days from your confirmed pickup date (unless otherwise discussed with customer service). Please contact us if you need additional time for pickup.

Please call, text or email us with your estimated time of arrival so we may have your order ready at the front of the building.

Pickup location is 107 W. Main, Colfax, Illinois, 61728.

A staff member will be present to assist in loading your order in your vehicle.

We look forward to meeting you in person!

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Yes! We started as candle makers ourselves and saw the need for a more affordable, transparent supply option. Today, our small family team runs every part of the business—from packing orders to answering your emails.

We’re based in the Midwest with a small showroom in Central Illinois where you can smell fragrances and shop in person. We also offer local pickup for online orders.

Absolutely! While we’re proud of our Midwestern roots, we ship anywhere in the U.S. We also partner with SpeeDee Delivery for fast, affordable service in the Midwest region.

We ship same day or next business day on most orders. Our customers love that they can count on us for fast turnaround—especially when they’re working on tight deadlines.

No way. We only charge what our delivery partners charge us—and we refund the difference if Shopify ever overestimates your shipping fee. We’ve refunded thousands of dollars to our customers this way.

Yes! Many customers drive a few hours to pick up bulk orders and save on shipping. Just select “Local Pickup” at checkout and we’ll coordinate a time with you.

Yes! Our blog is full of tips, how-tos, and inspiration for makers at all levels. We’re always adding new resources to help you create with confidence.

We’re approachable, responsive, and deeply invested in our customers’ success. We combine quality supplies, fair prices, and genuine customer care that bigger companies just can’t match.

We do! Many of our fragrance oils work for soap, body products, and home fragrance. We’re also expanding into bases and other supplies for these product lines.

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