Coffee cold pressed soap recipe
This coffee cold pressed soap recipe is an invigorating and nourishing addition to your skincare routine. Here is a summary of the recipe:
Equipment
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Digital scale
- 1 Stick blender
- 1 Soap mold
- 1 Freezer paper or parchment paper
- 1 Gloves and safety goggles
- 1 plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 16 oz coconut oil
- 8 oz olive oil
- 6 oz sunflower oil
- 2 oz castor oil
- 2 oz shea butter
- 4 oz lye
- 10 oz brewed coffee
- 4 oz coffee grounds
Instructions
- Brew coffee and set aside to cool.
- Weigh and melt the coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, and shea butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Weigh the lye in a small mixing bowl and add to the brewed coffee. Mix carefully to avoid splashing.
- Once the oils and lye solution are at a similar temperature, slowly pour the lye solution into the oils while blending with a stick blender.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches trace, which is a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Add coffee grounds to the mixture and blend again.
- Pour the mixture into a soap mold lined with freezer paper or parchment paper.
- Cover the mold with plastic wrap and place it in a cool, dry place to cure for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, remove the soap from the mold and cut into bars.
- Allow the soap to cure for 4-6 weeks before using.
Notes
Nutritional Values:
N/A as this is a skincare recipe.
Additional Notes/Tips:
Be sure to wear gloves and safety goggles when handling lye, and work in a well-ventilated area. Consider using organic and fair-trade coffee and oils for a more sustainable and ethical soap. You can also experiment with different coffee blends and grind sizes to customize the scent and exfoliating properties of your soap.