Waste, transformed into wellness.
A 3-month supply of handcrafted coffee-scrub bars, poured by hand in Brooklyn — pick your scents below and add a free travel bar to every order.
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Upcycled groundsrescued from Brooklyn cafés
Plastic-freekraft paper, zero plastic
Organic oilspalm-oil-free, nothing harsh
Handmade in Brooklynsmall batches, tiny crew
Why coffee grounds?
The active ingredient everyone else throws away.
We rescue spent espresso grounds from Brooklyn cafes because they aren't waste - they're one of skincare's most underrated actives. Here's what they actually do for your skin.
A scrub that actually scrubs
Coffee grounds don't dissolve in water, so they physically buff away dead, dull skin - real mechanical exfoliation, not a marketing promise.
Loaded with antioxidants
Those grounds still carry caffeic acid and polyphenols - antioxidants studied for helping skin stand up to everyday environmental stress.
Caffeine, wide awake
Caffeine is known to boost circulation - the same reason it turns up in de-puffing eye creams. Your morning coffee, working a second shift.
One bar. One rescued ingredient. Two sides that clean and buff. Waste, transformed into wellness.
Shop the 3-Pack ↓Flip it mid-shower. Two bars in one.
Real coffee grounds that buff
The dark top is spent espresso — a natural exfoliant that lifts away the day. No microplastic beads, ever.
Organic oils that hydrate
The cream layer lathers rich on organic, palm-oil-free oils, then rinses clean. Soft and calm, never tight.
A roaster's menu for your skin.
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Loved, lathered, repeated.
"I love the rich coffee scent mixed with Lavender. The exfoliating grounds leave my skin feeling smooth and refreshed. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a beautiful and unique soap!"
"One of the best products I've bought for my skin recently. The lather is rich and sudsy, and the coffee side has a great exfoliating quality that leaves me feeling polished. A subtle, clean scent."
"This is my second order — a crowd favorite in my family, and I was asked to restock everyone's supply. Wonderful at exfoliating with the coffee-ground side, and the soap is so soft on your skin."
The Collection
Creatively Clean.
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Why 2nd Ground
Good for your skin. Better for the world.
Upcycled Coffee Grounds
Post-brewed grounds rescued from waste and cold-pressed into each bar — delivering natural exfoliation, reduced puffiness, and improved skin texture.
Plastic-Free & Handmade
Every bar handcrafted in Brooklyn with zero plastic packaging. Just good ingredients, thoughtfully made — rescuing nature one shower at a time.
Giving Back
A portion of every purchase supports active reforestation and ocean cleanup initiatives. Your self-care routine becomes a force for real environmental impact.
Customer Love
People are talking.
"These are amazing smelling bars — sold 3 in the first half hour they were in my store."
"This is my second order of soap. It's a crowd favorite in my family and I was asked to restock everyone's supply. It is wonderful at exfoliating with the coffee ground side and the luxurious soap with its beautiful scent is so soft on your skin. I'm so happy I found this company and feel so good about the benefits for the environment by upcycling."
"I love the rich coffee scent mixed with Lavender. The exfoliating grounds leave my skin feeling smooth and refreshed. It's also eco-friendly. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a beautiful and unique soap!"
Our Story
Born from the bottom of the cup.
2nd Ground started with a simple question: what happens to all those spent coffee grounds? Every bar we make rescues grounds that would otherwise end up in landfill — turning them into a natural exfoliant that's genuinely good for your skin and the planet.
We partner with reforestation and ocean cleanup initiatives, so every shower you take gives something back.
— Mark, Founder & Head Soap Maker
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The easiest way to save — and discover your favorite.
Three bars, three scents, one great habit. The Variety 3-Pack is our best value — and the best way to find your signature scent.
- Lavender — Calming & hydrating
- Cedar & Bay Leaf — Earthy & grounding
- Citrus & Bubbles — Energizing & bright
🔒 Free shipping over $20 · Easy returns
For Retailers
Sell something worth believing in.
2nd Ground bars move fast and the sustainability story sells itself. Our wholesale program is designed to help retailers succeed from day one.
Wholesale & Refillery Program
Starter kits with staff samples, flexible ordering, and full brand support. Also available on Faire.
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