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1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated soap, (Ivory or Castille)
1-1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 Tbsp water
1 drop essential oil, if desired
Place the grated soap into a blender, add the cornmeal, and pulse until mixture has a grainy consistency. Pour into a bowl; add the oils and water and mix with your hands. Form into a firm ball and let stand until hard; about 2 hours.