Black Soap Bar with Turmeric:

A popular mix for glowing skin is black soap with turmeric. This recipe melts 8 oz of Baraka black soap base with coconut oil, shea butter and turmeric powder, then sets it in a mould as a bar soap.

Benefits:

• Brightens skin tone: May help to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of dullness.
• Golden colour: Turmeric gives the bar a warm golden tint.
• Plant ingredient: Turmeric is a plant spice that is often added to homemade soap recipes.

Ingredients:

• Black Soap Base: 8 oz (227g)
• Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Shea Butter: 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Turmeric Powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Essential Oil (optional): 10-15 drops (e.g., Sandalwood, Rose)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Black Soap Base in a double boiler or in a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering water.
2. Stir in coconut oil and shea butter until completely melted and combined.
3. Stir in turmeric powder until evenly distributed.
4. Stir in essential oil (if using).
5. Pour the soap mixture into a soap mold.
6. Allow the soap to cool and harden completely for 24-48 hours.
7. Unmold the soap and allow it to cure for at least 4 weeks before use.

This turmeric-infused soap may help to brighten and even out skin tone.

This Recipe was originally published in Black Soap Base: The Ultimate DIY Ingredient

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A popular mix is black soap with turmeric. This recipe melts 8 oz of black soap base with 1 tablespoon each of coconut oil and shea butter, then stirs in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and, if you like, 10-15 drops of essential oil such as sandalwood or rose. Pour it into a mould and leave it to harden fully before use, as the recipe sets out. More in Ingredients: