Formulation & Ingredients
At The Soap Factory, your formulation is the foundation of your brand. We offer proven bases, fragrances and
functional additives, with the flexibility to work with our library or your own supplied ingredients.
Every recipe remains exclusive to you.
Bases
- Olive & Coconut Oil – balanced cleansing and moisturising.
- Pure Coconut Oil – rich, creamy lather with a clean, fresh feel.
- RSPO Mass Balance Palm (white or translucent) – sustainable, consistent, and versatile.
- Soap-free, pH-balanced cleansing bases – gentle options for face, body, or hair bars.
Fragrance
Choose from over 150 essential oils and fragrances:
- Essential oils and botanical extracts for natural, therapeutic positioning.
- Modern fragrance oils for consistent, retail-ready scent profiles.
- Custom blends developed in partnership with perfumers.
Additives & Enhancers
We can incorporate a wide range of actives and inclusions:
- NZ native botanicals (kawakawa, mānuka, harakeke)
- Bee products (mānuka honey, beeswax, propolis)
- Dairy products (goat milk, colostrum)
- Carrier oils & butters (olive, avocado, shea, cocoa)
- Exfoliants (oatmeal, seeds, pumice, loofah)
Your supplied ingredients are welcome, from signature botanicals to clinical actives and will only be used in your production.
Our Approach to Formulation
Collaborative development: we translate your brand vision into stable, manufacturable products.
Custom samples: produced for review and testing before scale-up.
Regulatory guidance: full INCI listings and claims advice to meet local and export markets.
Exclusivity: your formulation is confidential and never reused.