To the UK soapers...?

[emilaid]

Where do you get your coconut oil from??

I currently use Just A Soap and Gracefruit, but I was wondering if there was anywhere to buy in bulk, like a wholesalers?

Anything to save a bit of money....

 

[Faru]

Where do you get your coconut oil from??

Hi

Im from UK, Kent I usually get my Coconut Oil from Asian Grocery stores. They are so much more cheaper.

I don't know of any wholesaler yet but will let you know if I find any.
Have you tried Soap Kitchen? They are much cheaper than Just A Soap and Gracefruit.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Faru

 

[retropants]

i use soapmakerstore.com muuuch cheaper!

 

[emilaid]

Thanks - I'll check these out!

I don't seem to spend alot on these websites until I get to the checkout and they add on VAT and shipping!

 

[Faru]

I also buy from Fresholi.co.uk
You don't have to pay any vat and it has free shipping for UK.

Hope this helps.

 

[anita]

I buy mine from www.soapbasics.com

 

[emilaid]

Thanks Faru - that's now on my list for checking out!

 

[Faru]

You welcome. Im glad I was of any help to you

 

[emilaid]

Soapmakerstore.com is winning!! These prices are much cheaper than what I've been paying!

 

[madpiano]

Sainsbury does sell KTC coconut oil as well in some stores. It's £1.49 per 500ml jar (440g). I usually buy 10 or so when I pass a Sainsbury that sells them which lasts me a while.

KTC are very nice to deal with and if you make a lot of soap and also use their Almond Oil and Palm Oil, they can deliver to you. But you have to order 1 pallet (Euro Pallet) of it, a mix of the 3 oils is fine. Might be worth considering if there are other soapmakers close by and you can split the pallet between you.

Just checked out soapmakers store, and if I just order coconut oil, then they are way more expensive than my corner shop...

Sainsbury price: 5kg = £16.93 (£1.49/440g)
Corner Shop Price 5kg = £19.20 (£1.69/440g)
Soapmakers Store 5kg = £12.50 + £3.40VAT + £6.95 delivery = £22.85

On top of it, if it comes in 1kg blocks, it's going to be a nightmare to handle. The corner shop oil comes in handy 500ml jars which can be melted in the microwave or softened in the sink. I am having enough of a hassle with the 11kg Palm Oil blocks from KTC, but palm oil is a lot softer and scoopable, coconut oil is usually rock solid here, apart from 2 weeks in August.