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It is so easy to make your own loofah soap aka luffa soap at home to exfoliate off your dead skin cells and leave your skin fresh and glowing. I have an easy DIY Loofah Soap recipe to help you along with making your first batch! The bars are a fantastic addition to your skincare routine and nice gifts too.

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This is such an easy way to make exfoliating loofah soap bars. You can craft a batch in just a few short minutes and kids love to get involved! You can literally finish these DIY luffa soaps an hour before you gift them.

The simple DIY Loofah soap recipe uses melt and pour soap base and silicone baking cups as molds.

In case any of you are a little confused as the what a loofah actually is, it is the fibrous remains of the luffa fruit (part of the cucumber family) after everything else has been removed.   Luffa is generally referred to as loofah in everyday usage and is a completely natural material, free of toxins that is great for skincare.

... and yes, you can grow your own. Luffa seeds are available and they mature in about 90 days. Then you'll have all you want for homemade loofah skin and bath products... for almost free!

Natural loofah sponges have long been used as an exfoliate to remove dead skin cells. This type of exfoliation is more gentle than many other methods.  Gently sloughing the dead skin cells off, helps leave your skin fresh, smooth and glowing without irritation. It also exposes the fresh new skin cells, which helps dry skin by increasing absorption of moisturizers after your shower or bath.

The natural sponge is also know to promote lather, so is of course a great addition to homemade soap bars. When you want to craft exfoliating soap, loofah is the go to thing to use.

To create the luffa soaps, it really just takes pouring melted soap base that has been  tinted and scented over slices of loofah that have been placed in silicone baking cups as molds.  Care should be made not to over tint the base. Being able to clearly see the loofah inside the soap bar, is a big part of the appeal of this soap making craft project.

Tip: You need to check that the luffa sponge you have is not wider than your silicone cups before you start slicing it.

Scent Choices

Any skin safe essential oils with a soothing scent would be fine to use making these soaps. I chose to simply add one oil,  frankincense,in this batch. I thought it compliments the sea glass tones I used making the bars and frankincense is a highly beneficial essential oil for skin health.

Lavender is relaxing in the bath too, I use that essential oil in these often as well, tinted with purple of course.  Fresh scents such as, Lemongrass and orange are also great choices for bath soaps. Pick one you enjoy that seems a natural fit for the color you choose for the soaps.

Full directions below.

Natural Loofa Exfoliating Bath Sponge 6" by Spa Destinations "Creating The In Home Spa Experience"Soap Expressions - Clear Glycerine Soap Base- 2lbLife of the Party Liquid Soap Colors, 0.25-Ounce Each Color, Red, Yellow, Blue, Lilac, Peach, Seafoam, Yellow, Turquoise and LimeFrankincense - 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - 10 mlAmazonBasics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups, Pack of 12

If you likes this easy soapmaking project, you may also like my Coffee Soap. It is also good for exfoliation. Try one or more of my sugar scrubs too!