Whipped Soap Recipe That Holds Its Shape (Pipes Like Frosting)
Whipped soap is known for its light, airy texture that feels soft and luxurious on the skin. When properly formulated, it transforms into a smooth, fluffy base that can be piped into decorative swirls—similar to frosting. The key difference between an average whipped soap and a great one is structure. This version is designed to stay light while holding its shape, so your finished jars look just as good as they feel.
Servings: 250 g
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 175 g Foaming Bath Whip
- 24 g Granulated Sugar
- 12.5 g Shea Butter
- 3 g Apricot Kernel Oil
- 4 g Stearic Acid
- 7.5 g Glycerin
- 4 g Arrowroot Powder
- 2.5 g Fragrance Oil
- 1.25 g Liquid Germall Plus
Instructions
- Combine shea butter, apricot kernel oil, and stearic acid. Heat on a double boiler until fully melted and smooth.
- Whip the foaming bath whip until light and fluffy.Slowly add the melted oil phase while mixing.If the mixture clumps or does not fully incorporate, warm the combined mixture briefly in the microwave (20–30 seconds) and mix again until smooth.
- Mix in glycerin, arrowroot powder, fragrance oil, and preservative. Whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Split the mixture into two containers.Leave one portion white. Color the second portion as desired
- Fold sugar into each portion separately. Mix gently to maintain airiness.
- Use a piping bag to create a defined swirl.Pipe directly into the container in a circular motion to build height and create a layered swirl.Add white whipped soap to one side of the piping bag. Add colored whipped soap to the other side.