Making homemade soaps with soap bases is a fun and easy project. You can customize the recipe to suit the needs of your particular skin type or condition, and they make affordable and cute gift ideas!

This easy charcoal soap recipe uses natural ingredients to clear and detoxify the skin of build-up and dead skin cells. It will help to deeply clean the skin’s pores for fewer blemishes, acne, or spots!

This charcoal soap recipe has four natural ingredients: a shea butter soap base, charcoal, salt, and essential oils. You can customize it for your taste!

Activated charcoal* is very beneficial for skin care and great for making homemade face masks. This fine black powder, made from bone char, coconut shells, peat, petroleum coke, coal, olive pits, or sawdust, has detoxifying properties and can draw out impurities and toxins from the skin, making it a beneficial ingredient to add to soaps for acne-prone and oily skin.

This recipe uses a shea butter salt base; try this one made by a Greek manufacturer with 150 years of experience making shea butter soap. It is organic and natural and comes with a recipe book for making other varieties of soap!

Sea salt*, derived from evaporated seawater, can be added to soap recipes for its exfoliating properties. It also has antiseptic properties that can help treat acne or other bacterial skin conditions.

Salt is rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium and has many beauty uses. Try any of these gourmet salts in this post, or use mineral-rich Dead Sea salts*; read about their numerous beauty and wellness benefits in this post!

If you use salts on your face, ensure they are finely ground. Salts are a great addition to charcoal soap recipes!

Add a few drops of essential oils to make this charcoal soap recipe extra effective and add scent. Try this skin love synergy blend* from Eden’s Garden, or get ideas from this post!

DIY Detoxifying Charcoal Soap Recipe!

This detoxifying charcoal soap recipe makes four 4oz bars!

Ingredients:

• Shea Butter Soap Base* – 1 lb
• Activated Charcoal Powder*- 2 tablespoons
• Sea Salt* – 1/2 cup – more or less.
• Essential Oils* (optional) – 10-15 drops (e.g., tea tree oil, lavender oil)

Equipment:

• Double boiler* or microwave-safe bowl
• Silicone soap mold*
• Stirring utensil*
• Measuring spoons*

Instructions:

1. Melt the Soap Base:
   • Cut the shea butter soap base* into small chunks for easier melting.
   • Melt the soap base in a double boiler or the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
2. Add Activated Charcoal:
   • Once the soap base is melted, slowly add the activated charcoal powder*. Stir continuously to ensure the charcoal is evenly distributed.
3. Incorporate Sea Salt:
   • Add two tablespoons of sea salt* to the mixture and stir well. The salt will exfoliate and have additional cleansing properties. The rest of the salt is used for layering!
4. Add Essential Oils (Optional):
   • If using essential oils, add them now and stir to combine. Essential oils can add fragrance and additional skin benefits.
5. Pour into Molds:
   • Pour the soap mixture into the silicone molds*, only going halfway. Add salt to make a thin layer, then cover in the rest of the soap mixture. Tap the molds gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Sprinkle the top with salt and swirl into the mixture.
6. Let it Set:
   • Allow the soap to cool and harden completely, which may take a few hours. Once set, remove the soap from the molds.
7. Cure the Soap:
   • Let the soap bars cure for a few days to ensure they are fully hardened and ready for use!

The Skincare Benefits of Charcoal Salt Soap!

Detoxifying.

Activated charcoal soap helps deeply clean the skin by removing toxins and impurities, helping to clear blemishes. This is a great soap to clear the complexion for more beautiful skin! Read about the other benefits and uses of charcoal in your beauty routines!

Exfoliating.

Charcoal and sea salt soap gently exfoliates the skin, promoting smoother and more radiant skin; exfoliating skin helps eliminate dead skin and balances it to help reduce oil production, making this soap recipe perfect for oily skin or acne skin conditions.

Moisturizing.

The shea butter in this charcoal soap recipe keeps the skin hydrated and nourished, preventing dryness and irritation.

Shea butter is excellent for dry skin, so make whipped shea butter with this recipe!

Whether your skin is oily, combination, or sensitive, the ingredients in this charcoal and salt recipe will be suitable due to their cleansing and moisturizing benefits, which not only detoxify and exfoliate the skin but also soothe and calm it!

How To Use Charcoal Soap?

Face and Body.

Use charcoal soap during your regular cleansing routine. Gently massage onto wet skin, then rinse thoroughly with water. Pay particular attention to areas where you have skin concerns.

Frequency.

Charcoal soap is suitable for daily use, but those with sensitive skin may prefer to use it a few times a week to avoid over-exfoliation.

This charcoal salt soap recipe is a versatile and practical addition to your skincare routine, especially if you have troubled pimply or spotty skin, as it offers both deep cleansing and nourishing benefits!

If you are interested in charcoal as a beauty ingredient, read this post on the many ways to use it and get a DIY charcoal face mask recipe!

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