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How to Use & Resources
✔ How to Make Foaming Hand Soap (Video & Step-by-Step Guide)
✔ Foaming Hand Soap Troubleshooting Guide
✔ How to Label Your Foaming Hand Soap
Key Features
✔ Ready to Use: No dilution or additional ingredients required
✔ Easy & Customizable: Just add fragrance, stir, cure, and it’s ready
✔ Clean & Safe Formula: Free from harsh chemicals, phthalates and parabens
✔ Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly: Made with sustainable ingredients
✔ Ultra-Gentle Cleanse: Rich foam designed to wash away dirt and germs
✔ Kindly Made: Made with thoughtful ingredients that are vegan friendly & cruelty-free
✔ Made in the USA: High-quality, small-batch production
✔ California Prop 65 Compliant
Technical Details
✔ pH Range: 3-6
✔ Shelf Life: 12 months
✔ Recommended Cure Time: 24 hours
✔ INCI Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Butyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Deionized Water, Disodium Dihydrate EDTA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Vitamin E, Propanediol
✔ Sold by weight, not volume
Fragrance Selection & IFRA Guidelines
✔ Recommended Fragrance Load: 0.5 - 1% (a little goes a long way!)
✔ Maximum Load: Up to 2%, depending on the fragrance
✔ Check IFRA Standards: View individual fragrance usage rates (Category 9)
✔ Fragrances over 1% may cause cloudiness: Test before scaling up production
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to dilute this base?
A: Nope! It’s ready to use right out of the bottle. Just add fragrance and optional color, and you’re good to go.
Q: What kind of bottles should I use?
A: You’ll need foaming pump bottles (not standard pump bottles) to get that luxurious, bubbly foam.
Q: Can I add colorant to my foaming hand soap?
A: Yes! Just make sure it is a water-soluble, skin safe liquid colorant! We recommend personal care dyes for this!
Q: How do I label my foaming hand soap? What requirements are there?
A: There are some special requirements for labeling your foaming hand soap since it is a cosmetic product. Click here for more information.
Q: I am having trouble getting my fragrance oil to bind with my foaming hand soap base. Can you help?
A: Yes! Some fragrances may be a little more tricky than others to get to bind properly! Click here for our troubleshooting guide.
Q: Can I use essential oil instead of fragrance oil?
A: Yes! We recommend you use no more than 0.5% of essential oil since they tend to be less soluble.
Q: Is this base antibacterial?
A: No, it is not an antibacterial hand soap. Antibacterial soaps must be registered with the FDA as over-the-counter drugs, requiring strict regulatory oversight and compliance. Our foaming hand soap is designed to effectively cleanse and wash away germs.
- 5 stars: 62 (91%)
- 4 stars: 3 (4%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I use the foamimg soap for both home and business. This fall season, Peppermint Milkshake has been my best seller. At home we use Oceanside Air, Wild Sage, Pumpkin Oak, and Tangerine Passion.
OMG, it's so easy to work with it pairs well with my cp soaps and lotion bars so that I could offer gift boxes. All MWFC scents!
I was so excited when this was released. Finally a foaming hand soap base I didn’t have to make! I ordered a lot for a large wholesale order and unfortunately I wasn’t able to use it. The foam is so watery that I couldn’t in good conscience sell it to my customer. (I did take the advice of many in the reviews of it possibly being a fragrance overload issue but that is not it. I used .5%) I also noticed it’s pretty drying. I now have 30 pounds of it and can’t sell it. I will use it in my home but this was a big hit to the pocketbook. I would not recommend to use as a resell product.
This foaming hand soap base is the BEST I've encountered so far and I've looked at a lot before I made my decision to purchase it. I sold out of the foaming hand soap at the first market event I brought it to. It just feels silky smooth and nice. It doesn't dry your skin out and I love the ingredients that it has.
Our customer love it our product foaming hand soap. Will order more soon. Thank you! Keep up this products.
This base has a great scent retention and I love it. Just wish it was a tad thicker on the foaming side
I have purchased this base atleast three times since the day it was released. When I say it's AMAZING ! I love it my family and friends do as well.
The foaming hand soap base holds the fragrances PERFECTLY! My customers LOVES this. Thank you guys sooo much! I found my new supplier 😊
Very happy with the results and easy to use. Being able to make foaming hand soap is like a cheat code in life. I made a sample sizes for my customers to try and I’m happy to say I’m hard launching at the end of the month. Thanks Midwest!
This is my first "soap" experience and I absolutely love it! It is so easy to use and the results are perfect! My favorite fragrance is Wild Sage! Obsessed! Ordering more today!!
I was reluctant at first about adding a hand soap to my product line up (we’re a candle company), but this is so easy to work with and gives my customers an alternative (or an additional) option when purchasing from me. The base is super easy to work with and very compatible with most fragrance oils at only 0.5-1% needed to achieve amazing results. That’s almost no fragrance oil at all. Or as “maker math” dictates… the added fragrance is practically free! — pick your favorite packaging, labeling and boom! Bob’s your uncle!
So much foam! Very cleansing without drying skin.
Love this foaming soap base! Just started making 2oz soaps and every one that I've made so far has been great! Easy to mix, pour and use! So simple and it takes every fragrance oil that I have purchased from Midwest without any problem!
Simple to make. Much neater than 5-6 small soap samples on my counters. No problem with cloudiness from fragrance oils after letting it sit for a while.
Awesome!! This time around ordering this foaming base is awesome!!! I dont know what happened when i previously ordered in the past, but I can say I will order again.. Thank You
Absolutely Love! Great product that goes well with my fragrance oils.
The foaming hand soap works great with the dispensers that I have, it takes color well and fragrance equally as good. My wife says it does a good job.
Love this base!!
This is so simple to use. I use it for my entire family and we all have sensitive skin. This works great for all of us, Sometimes I add a a fragrance oil and sometimes I leave it as is. Less expensive and better quality than the refills I would have bought elsewhere.
I love the product. Very easy to use. I wish it came in bigger bottles and a better bulk price.
Silky smooth and does not dry your hands.
I have seen a lot of 50/50 reviews for this product but let me tell you it is such a good base! I struggle with really bad eczema on my hands and this leaves my hands feeling so beautiful afterwards. Another thing thag got mentioned in other reviews was the smell. Oob the base does have a light smell, which isn't bad in my opinion and after adding fragrance I dont even smell it! If you are on the fence about trying this because of reviews definitely grab it!

Frequently Asked Questions
We’re so glad you asked! At MWFC, our fragrance oils are crafted with makers like you in mind. Every scent undergoes testing to ensure exceptional hot and cold throw for candles, and we also perform soap testing, providing detailed notes for each fragrance. Our fragrances are thoughtfully designed to spark creativity and help your creations stand out. Plus, we stay on top of industry trends to take the guesswork out of finding the perfect scent. We’re all about quality, consistency, and making sure our fragrances elevate your projects—and we think you’ll feel (and smell) the difference!
We know how important it is to get your supplies fast! Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1–2 business days, but the top of our website always has the most up-to-date information. Once your order is on the way, you’ll get a tracking number so you can keep an eye on its journey. If you ever have a question, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!
Using our fragrance oils is super simple, and we’re here to guide you! For candles, we recommend adding your fragrance to the melted wax when it’s at the correct temperature (usually around 185°F, but check your wax’s specs). Mix well, pour, and let the magic happen. For soap-making, our oils are perfect for melt-and-pour, cold process, or hot process soaps. Always follow recommended usage rates and do a small test batch to ensure everything works beautifully. Need more tips? Check out our resources—we love helping makers like you!
The recommended fragrance load can vary depending on your project, but here’s a good starting point: for candles, we suggest 6–10% of your total wax weight, depending on your wax type and personal preference. For soaps, always checkIFRA usage rates to ensure your oils are skin-safe and used at the right level. When in doubt, start small and adjust until you find your perfect balance!
