Lump of Coal Soap (with Video)
A fun homemade Christmas soap, these Lump of Coal Soaps are not just a funny homemade Christmas gift, they also are really great for giving a deep clean thanks to activated charcoal.
DIY Lump of Coal Soap Craft
I have a long-standing joke with my baby brother about him receiving coal for Christmas.
He was an absolute pest growing up and over the years I’ve given him everything from coal-shaped candy to black socks folded to look like coal to charcoal for his BBQ in a potato sack labeled “coal.”
This year, I’m giving him the DIY beauty treatment with these silly homemade lump of coal soaps that actually provide an invigorating, deep clean thanks to activated charcoal, while giving a good laugh!
Activated charcoal is known for providing a deep clean, removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores, while not stripping skin of natural moisture or irritating sensitive skin. It’s a great add-in to homemade soap products, especially if you love working out.
I opted for the Christmas-inspired scents of frankincense and myrrh, which have their own health benefits as well. If you don’t enjoy those scents, you can definitely swap them out for other Christmas scents, like peppermint or even gingerbread, for an unexpected twist.
I am giving these lump of coal soaps in a cute mini stocking but you could also use little burlap sacks.
More Christmas Beauty DIYs
- Peppermint Swirl Sugar Scrub
- DIY Peppermint Massage Oil
- Peppermint Bar Soap
- Squishy Jelly Soap
- Lavender Honey Sugar Scrub
- Energizing Citrus Bliss Bath Bomb
Check out our quick how-to video to see how to make these lump of coal soaps, and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable instructions:
Lump of Coal Soap Ingredients
- Clear Melt and Pour Soap, cut into cubes
- Frankincense Essential Oil
- Myrrh Essential Oil
- Activated Charcoal Powder
- Black Cosmetic Glitter
- Spray Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol
- Medium sized microwave safe bowl or measuring cup
- Coal Mold
- Mixing Spoon
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Makes 8-10 soaps.
How to Make Lump of Coal Soaps with Activated Charcoal
Add 10 cubes (each cube is approx. 1 ounce) of the soap base to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup.
Melt in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until it is completely melted.
Add frankincense and myrrh essential oils to bowl.
Add the activated charcoal powder and glitter to the bowl.
Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly incorporated.
Spray bottom of mold with rubbing alcohol.
Carefully pour soap mixture into mold.
Spray top of soap to prevent bubbles from forming.
Allow to harden at least 2-4 hours. Make sure there are no ripples when you blow on it.
Carefully “pop” the soaps from the mold. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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Lump of Coal Soap
A quick and easy DIY soap recipe for lump of coal soaps, a funny homemade Christmas gift with a classic Christmas scent.
Materials
- 1/2 pound Clear Melt and Pour Soap, cut into cubes
- 10-20 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil
- 10-20 drops of Myrrh Essential Oil
- Activated Charcoal Powder
- Black Cosmetic Glitter
Tools
- Spray Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol
- Medium-sized Microwave Safe Bowl or Measuring Cup
- Coal Mold
- Mixing Spoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Add 10 cubes (each cube is approx. 1 ounce) of the soap base to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Melt in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until it is completely melted
- Steps 2-3: Add frankincense and myrrh essential oils to bowl.
- Steps 4-5: Add the activated charcoal powder and glitter to the bowl.
- Step 6: Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly incorporated.
- Step 7: Spray bottom of mold with rubbing alcohol.
- Steps 8-11: Carefully pour soap mixture into mold. Spray top of soap to prevent bubbles from forming. Allow to harden at least 2-4 hours. Make sure there are no ripples when you blow on it. Carefully “pop” the soaps from the mold. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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These homemade lump of coal soaps make a funny homemade Christmas gift – and are actually practical to boot!
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