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You may be thinking, ‘Why are you making a pumpkin coffee soap in the middle of December?’ I know, the Fall season is gone.
But, pumpkin and coffee have plenty of benefits to offer. And, it’s never not a good time for the smell of pumpkin!
I also had a bunch of pumpkin puree to use up! 🙂 So I pulled up my Natural Soap Making eBook and started making one of my favorite soap recipes yet!
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So, what are the benefits of pumpkin coffee soap?
This soap has brewed coffee, coffee grounds and pumpkin puree.
While the brewed coffee helps to fight kitchen odors like garlic, onions and fish, the grounds are also exfoliating!
And, here are some amazing benefits of pumpkin:
- said to reduce cellulite
- sooth sun and winter burned skin
- anti-inflamitory
- full of anti-oxidents
- soothes itchiness
- contains fruits enzymes and AHA’s, which brighten and smooth skin
- also contains Vitamin A & C to boost collagen
Those benefits alone are enough for me to want this soap year round! Then, when you add in the scents of cinnamon and clove from essential oils I can’t resist it!
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Now, let’s make our Pumpkin Coffee Soap!
Ingredients
- 108.15 g Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
- 266.63 g strong brewed coffee
- 56.70 g Castor oil
- 198.45 g Coconut Oil
- 425.25 g Olive oil
- 127.58 g Shea butter
- 2 oz Pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp used coffee grounds (plus a bit extra to decorate the top)
- 1 mL Cinnamon Leaf essential oil
- 1 mL Clove essential oil
- a pinch of Dark Red Brazilian Clay
Instructions
Brew a strong pot of coffee, and put it in the fridge to cool.
Mix together your pumpkin puree, coffee grounds and essential oils, (I like to use these pipettes to measure out my essential oils.) and set aside.
Measure out your lye in a container used only for lye. I like to use a glass prep bowl.
Measure the brewed coffee.
Sprinkle the lye over the coffee and stir in, setting it aside to allow it to cool to 90°F-115°F.
Measure your oils, the solids first heating to soften followed by the liquids.
Add your dark red Brazilian clay and mix in.
Allow your oils to reach a temp of 90°F-115°F and a temp of 10-20°F between the two of them. This should take about 30-45 minutes.
Drizzle the lye mixture into your oils.
Alternate stirring and blending with a stick blender until you reach trace.
Blend in your pumpkin puree mixture.
Pour into a loaf mold.
Sprinkle the top with more used coffee grounds, for decoration.
Allow it to sit for 24-48 hours, covered with a blanket or two.
Check for cracking and remove the blankets if you see that it is.
Remove from the mold and slice.
Let the soap cure for 3-4 weeks.
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Ingredients
- 108.15 g Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
- 266.63 g strong brewed coffee
- 56.70 g Castor oil
- 198.45 g Coconut Oil
- 425.25 g Olive oil
- 127.58 g Shea butter
- 2 oz Pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp used coffee grounds (plus a bit extra to decorate the top)
- 1 mL Cinnamon Leaf essential oil
- 1 mL Clove essential oil
- a pinch of Dark Red Brazilian Clay
Instructions
- Brew a strong pot of coffee, and put it in the fridge to cool.
- Mix together your pumpkin puree, coffee grounds and essential oils, (I like to use these pipettes to measure out my essential oils.) and set aside.
- Measure out your lye in a container used only for lye.I like to use a glass prep bowl.
- Measure the brewed coffee.
- Sprinkle the lye over the coffee and stir in, setting it aside to allow it to cool to 90°F-115°F.
- Measure your oils, the solids first heating to soften followed by the liquids.
- Add your dark red Brazilian clay and mix in.
- Allow your oils to reach a temp of 90°F-115°F and a temp of 10-20°F between the two of them.This should take about 30-45 minutes.
- Drizzle the lye mixture into your oils.
- Alternate stirring and blending with a stick blender until you reach trace.
- Blend in your pumpkin puree mixture.
- Pour into a loaf mold.
- Sprinkle the top with more used coffee grounds, for decoration.
- Allow it to sit for 24-48 hours, covered with a blanket or two.
- Check for cracking and remove the blankets if you see that it is.
- Remove from the mold and slice.
- Let the soap cure for 3-4 weeks.
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FAQs
Pumpkin soothes while Wheat Germ gently exfoliates the skin. Sweet Almond Oil and Shea Butter deeply nourish and hydrate.
What are the benefits of pumpkin spice soap? ›
Pumpkin is packed with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and fruit enzymes, which increase cell turnover, to smooth and brighten the skin. It is natural exfoliation at its best! Pumpkin contains antioxidants Vitamin A and Vitamin C to help soften and soothe the skin.
Can you use pumpkin spice in cold process soap? ›
Use real pumpkin puree and natural essential oils to make pumpkin spice soap using the cold-process method. Instructions include making homemade pumpkin puree and using it to naturally color soap yellow.
How good is pumpkin for your skin? ›
Did you know that pumpkin has the highest content of naturally occurring vitamin A (which helps minimize acne scars), salicylic acid (helps to reduce acne), and beta carotene (helps decrease wrinkles & dark spots). In addition, its high zinc content helps keep your skin protected from UV rays.
What does pumpkin spice do for your skin? ›
According to the International Dermal Institute, pumpkin's fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids will smooth your skin, brighten your skin, and increase cell turnover. This means that pumpkin can increase the rate at which your skin creates new cells, helping to give your skin a youthful, glowing appearance.
Can I put cinnamon in soap? ›
For adding to soap buy the powder form or you can easily grind your own whole spices with a pestle and mortar or a fine grater. Here are five spices that can spice up the soaps that you make: Cinnamon powder is a very nice addition to soap, and it can be gently exfoliating.
What is a good alternative to palm oil in soap making? ›
You can also use tallow or lard in place of palm. They add similar hardening properties in cold process soap. Another option is to increase the coconut oil up to 33%. A higher amount of coconut oil can be drying, so you can increase the superfat or add moisturizing oils like avocado and sweet almond.
What is the best vegetable oil for soap making? ›
Canola oil is an affordable option for soap. It produces a balanced bar with creamy lather. It's also a great substitute for olive oil. You can use canola at 15-40% in cold process.
Is pumpkin spice anti-inflammatory? ›
The spices in pumpkin spice have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce chronic inflammation. Boosts the immune system: Some of the spices in pumpkin spice, such as ginger and cloves, have immune-boosting properties. This means that they may help to protect your body from infection.
Can I rub pumpkin on my face? ›
This vibrant winter squash is known for its exceptional nutritional value, but using it externally can be beneficial too. It is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties1. Additionally, it contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which help brighten skin, and natural exfoliating enzymes.
The spices in pumpkin spice, such as cinnamon and ginger, have metabolism-boosting properties that can help burn fat.
How do you make cold process soap smell stronger? ›
For a strong scent, you can add 0.7 ounces of fragrance or essential oil per pound of cold process soap. For melt and pour, you can add 0.3 ounces per pound. This number will vary based on what oil you choose. For instance, Cherry Almond Fragrance Oil is really strong.
What does vinegar do in cold process soap? ›
Acetic acid (acid) and sodium hydroxide (base) create the salt sodium acetate. Because a portion of the lye is used to create sodium acetate, there is less lye in the solution to break the triglyceride bonds and saponify the recipe's oils. Using vinegar creates a lye discount, or more commonly called, a superfat.
What does honey do in cold process soap? ›
Along with the humectant properties, honey helps create bubbles in cold process soap. It's also great from a marketing standpoint. You can add it to the oils or at trace.
What is the effect of pumpkin scent? ›
A study finds that the smell of pumpkin is a powerful turn-on for men. According to Dr. Alan R. Hirsch, the neurologist and psychiatrist who founded Chicago's Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, nearly 20 percent of people who suffer from a diminished sense of smell also suffer from sexual dysfunction.
What is the use of pumpkin in cosmetics? ›
Pumpkin enzymes act as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores without the harshness of physical exfoliants. This makes pumpkin enzymes suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin that may be irritated by more abrasive exfoliating methods.
What are the benefits of pumpkin seed oil in soap? ›
Pumpkin seed oil provides effective hydration to the skin leaving it fully nourished from within. This allows the oil to act as a protective barrier for the skin and as a moisturizing agent. The fatty acids and rich vitamin content present in the oil promote skin brightening and even skin tone.
What does pumpkin enzyme do for the skin? ›
The enzymes that are in pumpkin help to break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This means that they can penetrate deep into the skin to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and prevent breakouts. This makes pumpkin enzymes ideal for those with acne-prone or congested skin.
