Body wash and hand soap is up to 0.5% fragrance oil. A 16 oz bottle is 15.92 oz Body Wash & Hand Soap Base and 0.08 oz fragrance oil.
Start at 0.25% and move up if you want more scent. The base needs no dilution; scent it and bottle it. Fragrance oil comes in 1 oz, 4 oz, and 16 oz; Oil to buy is the smallest bottle that covers the batch. Other sizes: fragrance load calculator.
| Finished batch | Base | Fragrance oil | Oil to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 oz | 15.92 oz | 0.08 oz | 1 oz |
| 1 gallon (128 oz) | 127.36 oz | 0.64 oz | 1 oz |
| 5 gallons (640 oz) | 636.8 oz | 3.2 oz | 4 oz |
Rich, creamy lather with skin-safe pH — no dilution needed, just scent and bottle.
what you'll need
- Body Wash & Hand Soap Base
- Fragrance oil of your choice
- Pump or squeeze bottles (8–16 oz)
- Measuring cup
- Labels
step-by-step instructions
- Step 1. Measure 15.92 oz of Body Wash & Hand Soap Base — no dilution required.
- Step 2. Add up to 0.5% detergent-compatible fragrance oil (0.08 oz for 16 oz).
- Step 3. Stir gently until fully blended.
- Step 4. Bottle into pump or squeeze containers.
- Step 5. Label and test lather and scent before scaling production.
example batch
For Makers: Add up to 0.5% detergent-compatible fragrance oil to the base. Stir gently until fully blended. Bottle into pump or squeeze containers. Example: 15.92 oz base + 0.08 oz fragrance oil = 16 oz finished product (0.5% fragrance load). For End Users: Pump into wet hands or washcloth, lather, and rinse well. Safe for daily use..
pro tips for makers
- This base works for both body wash and hand soap — one product, two use cases on your label.
- Skin-safe pH of 5.5–5.8 makes it ideal for daily use product lines.
- Pair with matching lotion or room spray for a cohesive bath & body collection.
- Sulfate-free positioning appeals to clean-beauty customers.
why this base works
- Rich, creamy lather — not foaming
- Sulfate-free, PEG-free, and dye-free
- Skin-safe pH (5.5–5.8) for daily use
- No dilution needed — bottle and sell
common questions
Do I need to dilute this base?
No — it is ready to use. Just add fragrance and bottle.
Can I use this in foaming dispensers?
This is a creamy lather base, not a foaming formula. Use standard pump or squeeze bottles.
What fragrance load should I use?
Up to 0.5% — start at 0.25% and increase if you want stronger scent.
Ready to start making? Grab your base and a fragrance oil to match.
