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Palm Oil - No Stir

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Our "No-Stir" Palm Shortening is made from 100% Palm Oil. This oil has a reduced fatty acid content so that it is more stable and has a thick, luxurious texture. It can be easily scooped for measuring. When melted it returns to a thick texture and does not separate. Ideal for handmade cosmetic formulations. Use in soap, lotion and whipped butter. Sustainability sourced with membership in RSPO.

Common Uses:

Cold & Hot Process Soap. Whipped Body Butter.

Points of Interest:

Palm Shortening is derived from Palm Oil, which is the largest natural source of tocotrienol, part of the Vitamin E family. Popular in cold and hot process soap making because it produces a big, fluffy lather. All Natural.

Cold & Hot Process Soapmaking Saponification Information:

SAP NaOH .142, SAP KOH .199

Recommended Crafter's Choice Color Additives:

CP & HP Soap: Powder Pigment (mix in water phase), Mica Powder

Lotions: Liquid Dyes, Powder Mica

Scrubs: Powder Mica

Recommended Crafter's Choice Aroma Additives:

CP & HP Soap: Skin Safe Fragrance Oil - Maximum 6%

CP & HP Soap: Skin Safe Essential Oil - Maximum 2%

Lotions & Scrubs: Skin Safe Fragrance Oil - Maximum 3%

Soap Lotions & Scrubs: Skin Safe Essential Oil - Maximum 1%

Physical Form: Light Yellow Liquid. Off White Solid.

Melt Point: 103º F

Solubility: Insoluble in Water

Country of Origin: Malaysia

Short Term Storage:

Air tight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature.

Long Term Storage:

Removing air from storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.

Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.

Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.

FAQs About Palm Oil - No Stir

What is No-Stir Palm Oil?
No-stir palm oil is a refined version of traditional palm oil that does not separate after melting. Unlike regular palm oil, which can become grainy or require stirring to maintain consistency, no-stir palm oil stays smooth and thick when solidified. This makes it ideal for soap making, skincare formulations, and body butters, as it ensures a uniform, stable texture in finished products.

Is palm shortening good for you?
Palm shortening is commonly used in cosmetic and soap formulations rather than for direct consumption. In soap making, palm oil shortening contributes to a creamy, stable lather and helps create a harder bar of soap. It is also used in lotions and body butters for its moisturizing properties. While palm shortening can be part of natural formulations, it is best to use sustainably sourced palm oil products to ensure ethical and environmentally friendly practices.

Are palm oil and palm shortening the same thing?
Palm oil and palm shortening are similar but not identical. Palm oil is a liquid at warm temperatures and can separate, while palm shortening has been refined to remain solid and stable without the need for stirring. This makes palm shortening ideal for soap and cosmetic formulations, as it provides a smooth, scoopable texture that melts evenly without compromising the final product's consistency.



Country Of Origin: Malaysia

Helpful Product Information:
Melt Point: 103ºF SAP Converted-KOH: .199
SAP Converted-NaOH: .142



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