DIY Exfoliating Soap with Coffee

Looking for a sustainable way to upcycle your coffee grounds? Or a fun DIY project with a result you can actually use daily?

Well, these exfoliating soap bars satisfy both of those goals. And if you want to get really fancy, you can even make your own soap, first. Here’s how to make your own exfoliating soap:

What You Need:

• 2 bowls
• Stove
• Cheese grater
• Muffin tin and liners
• Coffee grounds
• Bar soap
• Essential oil (optional)

How to Make Exfoliating Soap

Step 1: Grate Your Soap Bar

Using your cheese grater, grate the entirety of your chosen soap bar (homemade or not) into the bowl.

Step 2: Boil Water and Add Soap Shavings

Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove. Once the water is boiling, place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot to create a double boiler. Add your soap shavings to the bowl and a small amount of water. Stir until the soap has become a liquid. 

Step 3: Stir in Additions

Turn off the heat on the stove. Add your essential oil of choice, if using, and sprinkle coffee grounds into the mixture. Stir until fully combined.

Step 4: Line Muffin Tin 

Grab your muffin tin and line it with paper or foil liners. This recipe makes four soaps.

Step 5: Pour Soap Mixture Into Tin

Sprinkle additional coffee grounds into each liner so that there’s a thin layer across the bottom. Then, using a spoon or ladle, fill each liner with your soap mixture until nearly full. 

Step 6: Let Sit and Enjoy!

Once filled, let them settle for four hours at room temperature. Then unwrap each one and enjoy! 

These bars can be used in the shower to exfoliate your entire body, or at the sink to ensure your hands are baby soft—or both! Once you’ve mastered these, try experimenting with different soaps and essential oils to find new and interesting combinations. The options are endless!