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Coconut Loofah Soaps

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February 1, 2020

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These refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps! via @hihomemadeblogThese refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps! via @hihomemadeblogThese refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps! via @hihomemadeblogThese refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps! via @hihomemadeblogThese refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps! via @hihomemadeblog

These refreshing coconut loofah soaps are a wonderful way to exfoliate and hydrate dry skin! Keep skin smooth and silky with these easy to make DIY loofah soaps!

DIY Loofah Soaps

Coconut Loofah Soaps

Itchy, flaky, or dry skin got you feeling down? These luxurious coconut loofah soaps are the perfect solution! Cold winter weather can be harsh on your skin, but these easy DIY soaps will have you feeling smooth and refreshed in no time! Natural loofah is a highly effective skin exfoliant, and coconut oil and cocoa butter will help to hydrate and moisturize dry skin.

Random side note, did you know that you can call them loofah soaps OR luffa soaps? Both are correct! Loofah is the more commonly accepted American spelling, but other countries often favor the luffa spelling since the natural sponges are derived from tropical vines of the genus Luffa, of the gourd family.

Supplies to Make Loofah Soaps

Supplies Used to Make Loofah Soaps:

  • Natural Loofah
  • Cocoa Butter Soap Base
  • Coconut Oil
  • Coconut Fragrance Oil (optional)
  • Soap Colorant
  • Isopropyl Alcohol (at least 90%) in a Fine-Mist Spray Bottle
  • Serrated Knife
  • Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup
  • Round Silicone Soap Mold

How to Make Loofah Soaps:

Use the serrated knife to slice the loofah into 1″ thick slices. Place one slice in each well of the silicone mold.

How to Cut Melt and Pour Soap Base

Cut the soap base into 1/2″ cubes and divide into three piles. Place 1/3 of the soap cubes into a microwave-safe measuring cup, and melt in the microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring well after each microwave session to ensure that the soap is completely melted.

Note: You will be filling two wells of the mold with each batch of melted soap.

Coconut Loofah Soaps

Add coconut oil, fragrance oil (if using), and pink soap colorant to the melted soap base. Pour the pink mixture into one of the wells of the mold. Add purple soap colorant to the remaining melted soap, stir, and pour the soap mixture into another well of the mold. Spritz the top of each soap with isopropyl alcohol to remove any air bubbles.

DIY Coconut Loofah Soaps

Repeat the process for the other colors: 1) Add yellow colorant to the melted soap base, stir, and mold. Add orange (or pink) colorant to the remaining yellow soap base to make orange; mold. 2) Add blue colorant to the melted soap base, stir, and mold. Add green (or yellow) to the remaining blue soap base to make green; mold.

Allow the soap to sit undisturbed until completely firm and cool (approximately 60-90 minutes depending on temperature and humidity) before unmolding.

Homemade Coconut Loofah Soaps

Benefits of Loofah Soap

Loofah soap not only exfoliates your skin to remove dead, dry, and dull skin cells, it also stimulates and helps to improve your body’s circulation. After using loofah soap, your skin will feel smooth, silky, and reinvigorated!

Note: always allow your loofah soap to dry between uses to avoid bacteria growth.

Easy Coconut Loofah Soaps

These DIY soaps also make a great homemade gift idea for friends, neighbors, teachers, and more!

Colorful Loofah Soaps

Coconut Loofah Soaps

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Servings: 6 Loofah Soaps

Ingredients

  • 1 6" long Natural Loofah
  • 1 pound Cocoa Butter Soap Base
  • 3 tsp. Coconut Oil
  • 15 drops Coconut Fragrance Oil
  • Soap Colorant
  • Isopropyl Alcohol (at least 90%) in a Fine-Mist Spray Bottle
  • Serrated Knife
  • Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup
  • Round Silicone Soap Mold

Instructions

  • With the serrated knife, cut 1″ thick slices of the loofah. Place a slice into the bottom of each well in the mold.
  • Cut the soap base into 1/2″ cubes and divide into three piles. Place 1/3 of the soap cubes into a microwave-safe measuring cup, and melt in the microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring well after each microwave session to ensure that the soap is completely melted.
    Note: You will be filling two wells of the mold with each batch of melted soap.
  • Add 1 tsp. coconut oil, 5 drops of coconut fragrance oil (if using), and 4-5 drops of pink soap colorant to the melted soap base. Pour half of the pink mixture into one of the wells of the mold. Add 2 drops of purple (or blue) soap colorant to the remaining melted soap, stir, and pour the soap mixture into another well of the mold.
  • Spritz the top of each soap with isopropyl alcohol to remove any air bubbles.
  • Repeat the process for the other colors:
    1) Add 5 drops of yellow colorant to the melted soap base, stir, and mold half of the mixture. Add 2-3 drops of orange (or pink) colorant to the remaining yellow soap base to make orange; mold.
    2) Add 4-5 drops of blue colorant to the melted soap base, stir, and mold half of the mixture. Add 3-4 drops of green (or yellow) to the remaining blue soap base to make green; mold.
  • Allow the soap to sit undisturbed until completely firm and cool (approximately 60-90 minutes depending on temperature and humidity) before unmolding.

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