Ingredients (in grams):
| Ingredient | Amount (g) |
|---|---|
| Coconut oil | 200 |
| Olive oil | 150 |
| Shea butter | 100 |
| Lye (sodium hydroxide) | 85 |
| Distilled water | 180 |
| Finely ground coffee | 50 |
| Coffee essential oil | 10 |
| Vitamin E oil (optional) | 5 |
Instructions:
- Prepare your lye solution: Carefully mix lye with distilled water in a well-ventilated area. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Melt the oils: Combine coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter in a pot. Heat gently until fully melted.
- Mix lye and oils: Slowly pour the lye solution into the melted oils while stirring. Blend until trace (when the mixture thickens like pudding).
- Add coffee and essential oil: Stir in the ground coffee and coffee essential oil.
- Pour into molds: Transfer the mixture into soap molds and let it set for 24–48 hours.
- Unmold and cure: Remove from molds and let the soap cure for 4–6 weeks in a cool, dry place.