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The Ground Report

Science, sustainability, and the story behind the bar.

Three 2nd Ground coffee soap bars showing the dark espresso scrub side over the cream cleansing side
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Is Coffee Soap Too Harsh for Sensitive Skin?

The honest answer to the question we get most: whether a coffee-ground scrub is too rough for reactive skin, why a two-sided bar meters its own grit, and the...

September 03, 2026 · 5 min read
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bay leaf skincare benefits — 2nd Ground Cedar and Bay Leaf soap bar
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What Bay Leaf Actually Does for Your Skin

Bay leaf has been used on skin for centuries, and the reasons hold up better than most botanicals. What laurel actual...

Apr 20, 2026 · 5 min read
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
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

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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