If you're trying to learn how to make soap, melt and pour blocks are a great starting point. This is not considered “cold process” soap – we won't be using lye – but it's delicious smelling, wonderful, and handmade (with the help from the melt and pour base), and a lovely gift to give.
DIY Espresso Soap – Melt and Pour
I made these espresso soaps for Rachel and my Mom for Valentine's Day. They both loved them, and of course I love them… which is probably why I made them in the first place. “Here's your gift. Can I use it now?” ;)
Supplies Needed:
1 pound melt and pour soap base (I used the shea butter kind)
2 ounces espresso
1/2 cup ground coffee beans (I use Superstition's Veneto”s Blend)
soap molds of your choice
DIY Espresso Soap Directions:
This espresso soap is so easy to make, and really you could make so many variations it's just insane! I love the “streaked” look of the espresso, so I used actual brewed espresso in this recipe, but it's not really necessary. As long as you've got the coffee grounds, it'll smell like coffee soap!
Melt 1 pound soap in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the soap – or your hands! Pour in 2 ounces espresso, and stir.
Then, add in 1/2 cup ground coffee, and stir some more.
Pour soap/coffee mixture into molds and let harden. I am impatient so I put mine in the freezer for 30 minutes and they were ready. If you let them sit out at room temperature, it could take a few hours.
Don't forget to PIN IT! <3
Espresso soap? I love it!!! I was just reading about washing with the grounds to tighten up skin, now I know how to do it!! Thank you for sharing this with us at the #HomeMattersParty
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What an interesting soap flavor! Does it wake you up? I’m sure it smells wonderful. Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on the MM Pinterest board! Have a great week!
Kim
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What a great idea!! My daughter has very sensitive skin and can only use soap from one of the vendors at our local farmers market that makes their own. I never realized how easy it was to make your own though. We will have to give it a try. Thanks so much for linking up with Inspire Me Monday. Have a blessed weekend!!
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Such a fun idea! I bet your soaps smell so good in the morning:). Thanks so much for sharing @ Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! Pinning:). Take care, Tara
Do your coffee soap recipe need a preservative in this recipe? I’m wasn’t sure if the coffee grounds might get moldy. Thanks
Joan, ours doesn’t last that long but I would make it in small batches to be sure!