10 Ways To Make DIY Beer Soap

When it comes to soap, most people are accustomed to the typical fruity or floral scents, but have you ever heard of beer soap? Yes, that’s right, soap made with beer! But it’s not just a novelty item with a unique scent, beer soap has its own set of natural benefits for the skin.

As beer is made from natural ingredients such as hops, malt, and yeast, it contains essential vitamins and minerals that can improve the overall health of your skin. Beer soap is also known for its natural exfoliating properties and ability to help balance the skin’s pH levels.

Plus, the scent of beer soap can be both refreshing and invigorating. So, if you’re looking for a new way to incorporate natural ingredients into your skincare routine, or just want to try something new, making your own beer soap might be the perfect DIY project for you.

Beer soap has been really popular in treating acne. If you want to try them before you make them, check out these beer soaps on Etsy.

Some benefits include:

Fighting acne
Improved shaving
Overly dry skin
Overly oily skin
Improving your complexion

Beer soap is often paired with a rustic scent like cedarwood or pine.

Beer is rich in Selenium and glutathione, which are well-known antioxidants. It means that beer helps your skin to keep soft and young.

If you are tossing up between brewing your own beer and making your own soap, then it’s far easier to make the soap. Or you could do both and offer beer and soap for your guests.

Some other options are adding in hops for an exfoliating soap bar or substituting the beer for a cider to try something different.

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There’s always one cheeky elf who pushes things a little too far—and this time? He’s covered in Grinch Gunk! This fun, fizzy Grinch Gunk Bath Slime is a gooey, giggle-worthy bath treat that looks mischievous but is totally skin-safe. It’s squishy, jiggly, and dissolves into the bath for a silly Christmas soak your kids won’t forget.

Whether you’re staging your Elf on the Shelf’s latest misadventure or putting together a “Grinch Spa Kit” for holiday gifting, this bath-safe slime is part sensory play, part bath magic.

Why You’ll Love This Grinchy Goo

Safe and fun for kids
No harsh ingredients—just skin-loving gentle goo
Doubles as sensory play before bath time
Can be poured into the bath like a bath gel
Perfect for Elf on the Shelf setups or DIY stocking stuffers
Customisable with scent, shimmer, and fun containers

Ingredients – Guar Gum Gel Version (Skin-Safe, Natural)

Makes about 1 cup of Grinch Gunk

1 cup warm distilled water
1 tsp guar gum powder (natural thickener)
1 tbsp glycerin or aloe vera gel (skin soothing + slip)
5–10 drops peppermint essential oil (or vanilla-mint blend)
Green mica powder or food-safe soap colorant
1 tsp baking soda (optional, helps soothe skin)
Small jar or squishy tub container

Optional:

A pinch of eco-safe glitter
Mini plastic Grinch or Elf toy
Printable “Help! The Grinch Got Me!” tag

Melt-and-Pour Version (For Squishy Soap-Like Texture)

½ cup clear melt-and-pour soap base, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
Green soap colorant or mica
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Heat-safe jar or silicone mold

How to Make – Guar Gum Version

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and glycerin.
Slowly sprinkle in the guar gum powder, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Add baking soda, essential oils, and green mica. Whisk again until smooth and gooey.
Add glitter or shimmer if using. Pour into small jars.
Let sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes before sealing.

How to Make – Melt & Pour Version

Gently melt soap base in microwave or double boiler until fully liquid.
Stir in glycerin, mica, and essential oils.
Pour into jar or mold and allow to cool and firm up. The result: a jiggly, jello-like slab of bath slime!

How to Use Grinch Bath Slime

Scoop a tablespoon or two into the tub as the water runs
Rub between hands for silly slime play before rinsing
Watch it dissolve into a silky, minty soak
Store leftovers sealed, out of sunlight, for 1–2 weeks (guar gum version)

Note: As with all kids’ bath products, adult supervision is recommended. Avoid eyes and mouth.

Elf on the Shelf Setup

Here’s how to make your elf’s Grinch-y mischief come to life:

Place your Elf in a clear jar of green slime
Add a sign that says:
“HELP! The Grinch Got Me!”
Scatter a few green drops or slime trails around the counter
Leave behind a note that says:
“I tried to sneak a treat, but the Grinch left me stuck in goo! Scoop some into your bath—if you dare!”

Gifting Tips

Grinch Gunk makes an adorable DIY gift for:

Christmas Eve boxes
Classmate gifts
Stocking stuffers
Holiday bath kits
Grinch movie night party favours

Packaging ideas:

Green slime in mini jam jars
Labelled with: “Grinch Gunk – For When You’ve Been a Little Naughty”
Tie with black ribbon or pipe cleaner “antlers”
Pair with a mini candy cane or elf sticker

This Grinch Gunk Bath Slime brings just the right amount of holiday chaos to bath time. It’s festive, fun, and full of sensory magic—and the perfect way to turn a simple soak into a giggly, sparkly memory.

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