Stephenson Shea soap base is free of all surfactants and propylene glycol. It contains 5% Shea butter and is smooth, creamy and rich with natural emollient properties. Our melt & pour Glycerin soap base is all Vegetable oil and contains no alcohol or harmful products to dry your skin! Glycerin, a natural emollient, draws moisture out of the air to benefit skin health. It cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, healthy skin. And, since we don't use animal oils, our soap rinses clean and Leaves no soapy film behind. All our soap bases are produced from the highest quality double distilled and deodorized clear coconut oil, forming luxurious Lather and sparkling clarity. Please note that the Shea butter soap may not Lather as well as other soap bases. This is due to a natural chemical process and it does not undermine the effectiveness of the product.