DIY Coconut Milk Soap To Naturally Repair Damaged Skin At Home

By Vanshika Gaur
30 Jan 2025, 15:00 IST

Are you struggling with damaged skin and are tired of using chemicals? We bring to you DIY coconut milk soap that will make your skin supple. Tap to read!

Ingredients

Take one cup coconut milk, one cup coconut oil, half cup virgin olive oil, one-fourth cup shea/cocoa butter, half spoon essential oils, one spoon honey and a soap mold.

How To Prepare

Sit on a flat surface while you prepare the soap. The container used in this process should be heat-resistant and be sure to wear gloves and goggles for protection.

Oils

Heat the water in a container and keep a heat safe bowl over it to melt and mix the olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter.

Coconut Milk

When all the oils are melted, slowly add coconut milk to it and stir gently until everything is mixed properly. Make sure the container is warm and not too hot.

Hydration

For hydration and nourishment, add honey to the concoction and stir gently to enhance its lather. It will help hydrate the skin.

Essential Oils

This step is optional, but you can add essential oils to the mixture for an aromatic fragrance. When adding the oil, stir thoroughly to fully blend it into the mixture.

Pour Into Mold

Pour the mixture into the mold and let it sit at room temperature overnight to harden as it cools. Carefully remove it from the mold once its get hard.

Usage of DIY Soap

Your soap is now ready to use which will provide you with nourishment and hydration. You can use the soap 3-4 times a week.

Benefits of DIY soap

The coconut milk soap offers benefits such as hydration, nourishment, acne-control, antioxidants, and more. These benefits will make your skin smooth.

Information Credits

Research from PubMed shows that coconut’s antioxidants and healing properties help keep the skin healthy and smooth. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist before applying anything on the face or body.