Your thoughts about coffee soap

[Smee]

I'm gonna go way out on a limb here, since the thread's title is "Your Thoughts About Coffee Soap", and
simply note that I was SOOOOO happy when the stench of my first (failed) batch finally faded from my kitchen.

:mrgreen:

 

[AngelMomma]

I'm gonna go way out on a limb here, since the thread's title is "Your Thoughts About Coffee Soap", and
simply note that I was SOOOOO happy when the stench of my first (failed) batch finally faded from my kitchen.

:mrgreen:

And why, pray tell.....was it a failed batch? I would like to avoid any pitfalls that I can.

I am imagining the smell of burnt coffee???

 

[Smee]

And why, pray tell.....was it a failed batch? I would like to avoid any pitfalls that I can.

I am imagining the smell of burnt coffee???

In my wildest imagination, I could never have realized HOW BAD burnt
coffee could smell!!! Guess I let the lye get "a little" too hot?

 

[AngelMomma]

Oh, ok. So you used the coffee for your lye water. Last time I did a soap with buttermilk I put the 'lye' container in an ice bath while I added the lye slowly. Maybe I will use that method. And I will make sure to do it outside, just in case.


I have another question for anyone who has made coffee soaps. The coffee I use to drink is a mix that we make. We use a med roast and hazelnut flavored combo. Its perfectly middle of the road for me. But when I looked at the packages at the store the other day the flavored coffees like hazelnut have added flavorings obviously. Probably artificial. Has anyone used a flavored coffee like that for their lye water?

eta. Also wondering what ratios coffee/oil everyone is using to make their infused coffee oil. I used a 12oz bag of whole beans(that I ground) and 32oz of Olive Oil. The finished oil filled a wide mouth quart canning jar.

 

[chicklet]

Thanks for posting the links about coffee oil and coffee butter. I know Hazel posted one, can't remember who posted the other - but thanks. My daughter likes to make body butter so she's infusing some for that - she is using cheesecloth to hold the coffee. I have 3 jars in the crockpot now - I put the coffee in this cloth that's a tighter weave than cheesecloth but not as tight as muslin. I get these at Dollar General and use them to strain the whey from my homemade yogurt. They remind me of cloth diapers from the 70's. I'm infusing 1 olive oil to use in soap, one coconut oil to use in lotion bars, and 1 coconut to experiment with. For a couple of years I've been using organic coconut oil as moisturizer under makeup. It's pretty greasy but I just use a tiny bit. Can't wait to try some of the coffee infused coconut oil for that. I may also try some lip balm with some of it. Lots of ideas swirling around now.

 

[AngelMomma]

Good ideas!

 

[RocknRoll]

Hi guys you can use caffine powder in your coffee soap also. it is absorbed by your skin it has great energizing qualitys.just an idea.

Thats a great idea. I wonder where I can buy that? I think next time i make coffee soap I will add powdered/instant coffee. I just think that even the finely ground and sifted coffee is too abrasive. Ive been adding 3 tbsp to 2 1/2 lb batches so maybe thats too much. My last batch i added in only 1 so we will see what happens roblem:

 

[AngelMomma]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M0HL5O/ref=as_li_tf_til?tag=soaping101-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B006M0HL5O&adid=0TPARJ6HY1X3E5NY1GP2&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soaping101.com%2Fequipment.html


Here is the link for powdered caffeine that Soaping 101 posted on their Caffeine boosted coffee soap video.

 

[houseofwool]

Blerg, yesterday I hot processed coffee in oil to use making soap today and I flippin' forgot to add it to the batter. It is unfortunate because none of the coffee scent seems to have made it through.

I did chill the coffee before adding the lye to it so no burnt coffee smell.

 

[RocknRoll]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M0HL5O...fURL=http://www.soaping101.com/equipment.html


Here is the link for powdered caffeine that Soaping 101 posted on their Caffeine boosted coffee soap video.

Thank you!!!

 

[100%Natural]

Do you remember where you saw it? I think I will try to make the infused oil tomorrow and if that works, great - less effort. Otherwise, I might try the EO. I am really excited about this one. I flove coffee with all my heart (as evidenced by the ridiculously high percentage of my grocery bill that is devoted to all things coffee) as does my sister.

But since I don't have a crock pot small enough to do this, I will probably just do it in a canning jar in a water bath.

I picked mine up from Canwax here in Canada, but I have seen it on Soap Making Resource as well.

 

[Smee]

Sorry to rehash an old thread, but here goes anyway:

Can anyone tell me, does any of the caffeine in coffee grounds or beans
get infused into the olive oil when you follow the instructions listed
earlier in this thread?

 

[Nevada]

Yes!

Sorry to rehash an old thread, but here goes anyway:

Can anyone tell me, does any of the caffeine in coffee grounds or beans
get infused into the olive oil when you follow the instructions listed
earlier in this thread?

 

[Smee]

Yes!

Thank you!

 

[cerelife]

Just wondering about the caffeine powder and claims that coffee soap is "energizing" and increases blood circulation (hence diminishing cellulite). My husband bought a soap a few years ago that made all these claims and I was a little uneasy about using it since I have high blood pressure...thanks genetics; like my mom, I can be skinny as a rake and still have triple digit readings without meds The LAST thing I need is for my skin to absorb caffeine!

 

[bobbie.johnson]

So a coffee oil infusion sounds great but what percent OO would you infuse? All of it? or just some?

 

[paillo]

I ordered an acid peel from MUAC last week and they included a sample of Brewed Coffee Body Wash. I regard this company highly, and if they're selling it that's a plus in my book

 

[Genny]

Just wondering about the caffeine powder and claims that coffee soap is "energizing" and increases blood circulation (hence diminishing cellulite). My husband bought a soap a few years ago that made all these claims and I was a little uneasy about using it since I have high blood pressure...thanks genetics; like my mom, I can be skinny as a rake and still have triple digit readings without meds The LAST thing I need is for my skin to absorb caffeine!

I don't think your skin would be able absorb any caffeine that's in soap. http://www.erowid.org/ask/ask.php?ID=3010
http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/style/promises-of-beauty-treatments--what-works-what-doesnt/

I've seen the coffee soaps that make all those claims. In the U.S., that would be illegal.

 

[cerelife]

Thanks, Genny!!
Great links!

 

[AngelMomma]

I don't really believe that the caffine is absorbed THROUGH the skin from body care products. I did a little experiment awhile back on myself. When I made my coffee infused oil for soapmaking. After transfering the finished coffee oil to storage jar I had a tad bit of oil on the spatula that just wouldn't come off the spatula. So I thought, I wonder if these statements really are true. I massaged that last bit of oil onto the insides of both wrists until it soaked in. Two hours later I finally got myself a real cup of coffee and drank it :grin: The amount of caffine, even if powdered caffine is added is so small and if its in a bar soap it gets washed off anyway. I am not negating effects it may have on the skin, especially in a leave in product. I just don't believe that is soaks in and 'Wakes You Up'