Soap Making Supplies

Soap making starts with saponification, the process that transforms oils and lye into the soap we know and love. This method, used in cold process soap making, offers full control over your ingredients, textures, and curing process. For more advanced makers or anyone who enjoys formulation from scratch, cold process is a rewarding way to dive deep into the chemistry and creativity of soap.

Prefer a faster, beginner-friendly approach? Try melt and pour soap bases, which are already saponified and ready to customize. Just melt, scent, color, and pour, no lye handling needed. These bases come in a wide variety of options, including:

• Goat Milk
• Aloe Vera
• Hemp Seed Oil
• Shea Butter
• Clear or Opaque Glycerin

Whether you’re crafting for yourself, gifting loved ones, or building your brand, our selection of home soap making supplies gives you the flexibility to make it your own.

Once your base is ready, it’s time to personalize your soap with color, scent, and texture. This is where your creativity really shines, and we have all the tools to bring your vision to life.

Explore our full range of:

• Soap-safe colorants: From shimmering micas and natural clays to liquid dyes and oxide powders
• Additives: Exfoliants like dead sea salt, oatmeal, pumice, and walnut hull powder
• Herbal powders: For natural color, mild scent, and added skin-loving minerals
• Fragrance oils and essential oils: Wide variety of scents, many of which are formulated specifically for cold process and melt and pour compatibility

Want a beach-inspired bar with salt and sea clay? Or a luxurious herbal soap using chamomile and calendula powder? You’ll find the supplies to bring those ideas to life, and the freedom to experiment.

Please note: Botanicals and foreign objects should not be used in melt and pour soap due to safety concerns. Always follow recommended usage rates and test your formulas before selling or gifting.

What supplies do you need to make soap at home?

For melt and pour soap, you’ll need a soap base, a mold, colorants, and fragrance or essential oils. For cold process soap, you’ll need oils, lye, a mold, and any additives you want to include. We carry everything you need to get started.

What’s the difference between natural and organic soap making supplies?

“Natural” typically refers to ingredients derived from plant or mineral sources with minimal processing. “Organic” means those ingredients were grown and processed according to certified organic standards. We offer both options to support your values and formulation goals.

Which is better: melt and pour or cold process?

It depends on your goals. Melt and pour is quick, easy, and great for beginners. Cold process offers more customization, creative control, and a longer-lasting bar. Both methods are popular with our customers, and we offer the full range of supplies for each.

If you’re ready to explore, create, and enjoy the craft of soap making, Nature’s Garden has everything you need in one place. Browse our collection to find the ingredients, tools, and inspiration for your next batch.