Okay, this soap might be kind of ugly, but it’s effective! Plus it’s easy to make, perfect for grimy gardening hands with a smell that reminds you of vacation. And an added benefit, little boys who need an incentive to spend a bit of extra time washing their hands will love it (because apparently sand makes it ‘fun’).
How to make sand soap
How to make sand soapThe sand in this soap gives it a gritty texture that helps remove dirt, but it’s not so harsh that it becomes too rough for repeated usage. I used premade soap base (my favorite thing) and added coconut oil (my other favorite thing) to make it more soothing for your hands.
When you add the sand you have to keep stirring or it will sink and all settle at the bottom. When the soap had completely cooled but not totally solidified I picked it up with my hands and formed soap balls. Again, not gorgeous but cheaper than buying soap molds to make shapes that are easier for little hands to manipulate. So get your helpers to collect some sand at the beach this year.
DIY: Coconut Sand soap
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl
- Soap mold (I used a tupperware container)
Materials
- 1/2 cup shea butter soap base
- 1/2 cup sand
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Cut soap base into cubes and melt in microwave.
- Add sand, oil and water and stir continuously until soap has thickened and cooled.
- Pour into mold (I use tupperware) and let harden.
- Remove soap from mold and cut into squares.
Notes
Where can you purchase the sand?
Super! Great idea.
I am wondering if the sand could mess up the septic system.
jean
Can corn meal be used instead of sand?
Sure!
I hope you don’t mind me saying, but this will not be good for your drains, city sewers etc.
Screw you, Julie. Nobody asked you anyway.
I actually thought the same thing.
Actually sand is in most soils. It isn’t any worse than microbeads folks use, the dirt and grime washed off in a shower and your own human hair is more of an issue.
I’d never thought of putting sand in soap before, but what a great idea. This would work well with cold process soap too!
What a great idea with the sand! But, where do I buy premade soap base? Thanks!
Sorry, I will add a link in the post – you can order from Amazon: http://amzn.to/1L3CaML
How do you get them into square shapes like that?
I’ve been walking around the store looking at sand and wondered if it would work in my scrubs
Thank you