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Science, sustainability, and the story behind the bar.

coffee scrub bar vs loose coffee scrub — 2nd Ground comparison
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Coffee Scrub Bar vs. Loose Coffee Scrub

Loose coffee scrubs are messy, come in plastic, and don't last. Coffee scrub bars solve all three problems — here's t...

Apr 17, 2026 · 5 min read
palm oil deforestation — why 2nd Ground soap bars are palm oil-free
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Why We Don't Use Palm Oil

90% of conventional soap bars use palm oil — often hiding under names you'd never recognize. Here's why 2nd Ground ha...

Apr 15, 2026 · 5 min read
upcycled espresso grounds used in 2nd Ground skincare soap bar
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What Is Upcycled Beauty?

Upcycled beauty takes waste and turns it into skincare that actually works. Here's what it means, how it differs from...

Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
coffee grounds used in 2nd Ground skincare bar — The Reclaimed Process
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The Skin Benefits of Coffee Soap

Used espresso grounds contain more antioxidants than brewed coffee. Here's what a coffee skincare bar actually does f...

Apr 05, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Your Shower Routine Is Stuck in the Past — And How Upcycled Coffee Soap Fixes It

Why Your Shower Routine Is Stuck in the Past — And How Upcycled Coffee Soap Fixes It

Jul 27, 2025 · 3 min read
Flatlay of upcycled coffee soap with bold 'Because I Give a F🜃CK' packaging on warm tile – article on upcycling vs skincare

What If Upcycling Was Sexier Than Skincare?

Jul 20, 2025 · 3 min read
The Truth About Coffee & Your Skin: Myth vs. Fact - 2nd Ground

The Truth About Coffee & Your Skin: Myth vs. Fact

Did you know coffee can do more than just wake you up? ☕✨ In our latest blog, we’re busting common coffee skincare my...

Apr 04, 2025 · 3 min read
Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers - 2nd Ground

Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee enthusiast in your life? Our Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers fe...

Mar 26, 2025 · 4 min read
Plastic-Free Beauty: Why It’s More Important Than Ever - 2nd Ground

Plastic-Free Beauty: Why It’s More Important Than Ever

The beauty industry produces over 120 billion plastic packaging units annually, most of which end up in landfills and...

Mar 19, 2025 · 4 min read
Behind the Scenes: How We Turn Coffee Grounds Into Soap - 2nd Ground

Behind the Scenes: How We Turn Coffee Grounds Into Soap

At 2nd Ground, we turn used coffee grounds into luxurious handmade soap, creating a skincare routine that's both eco-...

Mar 11, 2025 · 3 min read
How Your Morning Coffee Can Help Save the Planet - 2nd Ground

How Your Morning Coffee Can Help Save the Planet

Your morning coffee can do more than just wake you up—it can help save the planet! 🌍 From choosing sustainable beans ...

Mar 03, 2025 · 3 min read
Why Upcycling Coffee Grounds is the Future of Sustainable Beauty - 2nd Ground
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Why Upcycling Coffee Grounds is the Future of Sustainable Beauty

The future of sustainable beauty is here! Learn how upcycled coffee grounds are transforming skincare, reducing waste...

Feb 16, 2025 · 3 min read
The Surprising Skincare Benefits of Coffee: 5 Reasons to Add It to Your Routine - 2nd Ground
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The Surprising Skincare Benefits of Coffee: 5 Reasons to Add It to Your Routine

Did you know coffee can transform your skincare routine? Discover 5 powerful benefits of coffee for radiant, hydrated...

Feb 08, 2025 · 4 min read
The Green Revolution: Sustainability Reimagined by Coffee Kreis - 2nd Ground

The Green Revolution: Sustainability Reimagined by Coffee Kreis

Explore how Coffee Kreis is revolutionizing the coffee industry with sustainable practices. From recycling coffee was...

Apr 24, 2024 · 6 min read
Coffee, Skincare, Sustainability: The Green Beauty Connection | 2nd Ground - 2nd Ground

Coffee, Skincare, Sustainability: The Green Beauty Connection | 2nd Ground

Explore the intersection of coffee, skincare, and sustainability in the realm of green beauty. Understand the importa...

Mar 19, 2024 · 4 min read
The Revolution of Circular Economy: 2nd Ground's Sustainability Redefined - 2nd Ground

The Revolution of Circular Economy: 2nd Ground's Sustainability Redefined

Discover the transformative power of circular economics in this insightful blog post. Learn how 2nd Ground is redefin...

Mar 19, 2024 · 8 min read
Embracing Sustainability: The Story of 2nd Ground's Eco-Friendly Soaps | 2nd Ground - 2nd Ground

Embracing Sustainability: The Story of 2nd Ground's Eco-Friendly Soaps | 2nd Ground

Discover the inspiring journey of 2nd Ground, a Brooklyn-based company revolutionizing the soap industry with its eco...

Mar 19, 2024 · 9 min read

The Reclaimed Process™

The bar behind the blog.

Everything we write about lives in this bar. Patented. Handmade in Brooklyn. Built from grounds everyone else throws away.

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