Palm Kernel Flakes are derived from the kernel of the oil palm fruit and are a popular ingredient in cold and hot process soap making. These flakes are solvent-extracted, then refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) to ensure high quality and ease of use. The solid flake form allows for easy measuring and handling, ensuring precise formulations. Palm Kernel Flakes produce firm bars of soap with a rich, fluffy lather.
Why You'll Love It:
- Boosts Lather & Bar Hardness: Palm Kernel Flakes create hard, long-lasting soap bars with superior lather.
- Convenient Flake Form: Easy to measure and incorporate into your soap formulations, making them a go-to ingredient for soap makers.
- Rich in Nutrients: Loaded with Vitamins A & K and antioxidants, making it beneficial for both skin and hair care.
- Sustainable & Vegan: Sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers, supporting environmentally responsible palm oil production.
- Moisturizing & Hair Care Benefits: Deeply moisturizes skin and improves the condition of dry, dull, or thinning hair, providing shine and hydration.
INCI: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil
Key Features:
- Vegan, Non-GMO
- Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Glutamate Free
- BSE Free, No Partially Hydrogenated Oils
- No Scent
- Fully Hydrogenated for Stability
- RSPO Certified Sustainable
Fatty Acid Composition:
High in saturated fats, which contribute to the hardness and durability of soap bars and enhance lather quality.
Specifications:
- Melting Point: 102°F (39°C)
- SAP Value (NaOH): 0.18
- SAP Value (KOH): 0.27
- Appearance: White flakes
- Shelf Life: Best used within 12 months from the manufacture date
- Scent: None
Common Uses:
Palm Kernel Flakes are widely used in cold and hot process soap making to create firmer bars of soap with enhanced lather. These flakes are also a great addition to body butters, hair masks, and other cosmetic products due to their ability to deeply moisturize and nourish skin and hair.
How to Use:
Measure the flakes and incorporate them into the oil phase of your formulation. Palm Kernel Flakes melt easily and blend seamlessly with other oils and butters. When used in soap making, they help increase hardness and improve lather, and can be used at up to 33% in cold process soap recipes.
Sustainability Note:
Palm Kernel Flakes are sourced from RSPO Certified Sustainable suppliers, ensuring that the palm oil is produced in an environmentally responsible manner, supporting eco-friendly and ethical practices.
