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Homemade turmeric bar soap If you have some boring bars of soap, or want to make new soap by using a bar of soap base, then this is a recipe for you. Why add turmeric to bars of homemade soap? Turmeric soap not only helps with skin inflammation, it also helps clear up blemishes that you may have on your skin, because it has antioxidant and antiseptic properties. Plus, this soap helps with dark spots as well as brightens your skin. Ingredients: 1 bar of soap or soap base (any brand) About 1-½ cups of water, maybe a little more 1-½ teaspoons of turmeric powder 1-½ teaspoon of essential citrus oil Pan (for melting the soap) Soap molds Other optional ingredients: 1-½ teaspoons of glycerin (moisturizer) 1 teaspoon of olive oil Coffee grounds  Other essential oils Wild flowers Dried herbs Oatmeal Instructions for making the soap: First, grate or chop the bar of soap finely. Place the soap pieces in a pan that's specifically used for making soap. Pour in a level amount of water, and not m...

Caffeinated coffee soap Wake up your skin with caffeinated coffee soap, before drinking your cup of Joe. That's right, coffee isn't just for drinking! Today, I will walk you through how I create beautifully molded caffeinated coffee soap. Y'all, this soap makes my skin feel so refreshed and revived after each use and I love it! The soap is invigorating and exfoliating. Plus, it helps tighten and brighten your skin, as it helps to improve blood circulation. Ingredients: ¼ to ½ cup of caffeinated coffee grounds (I use ½ cup in my soap to get a richer coffee color.) 1 bar of soap or soap base bar (any brand will do) About 1-½ cups of water, plus, maybe a little more (depending on the size of bar soap that you use) 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder optional 1-½ teaspoon of essential cinnamon oil optional 1 teaspoon of olive oil Pan (for melting the soap) Soap molds Instructions: First, get your soap molds prepared; set aside. Now, chop the bar of soap into small pieces. Place the p...