Are there any skin benefits to coffee? Absolutely. Learn how to make coffee body scrub from simple pantry ingredients.
Coffee grounds are slightly abrasive but still gentle as a skin exfoliator, which is why it’s one of my favorite body scrub ingredients
Read on to find out what the benefits are and how to create your own coffee scrub at home.
What Are Coffee Body Scrubs?
Most body scrubs are made with sugar or salt, but you can also use coffee to make an exfoliating scrub.
Body scrubs make your skin look and feel better almost instantly because they slough off dead skin cells on the surface of your skin.
A coffee sugar scrub recipe is gentle on your skin, so they are good for most skin types. However, in addition to using new or used coffee grounds, you can also use salt or other all-natural exfoliants.
Also Read: Do Body Scrubs Expire?
How to Make Coffee Body Scrub?
First things first, you’re going to need these ingredients to make a coffee scrub:
- 1/2 cup / 64g used Grind coffee grounds
- 1/4 cup / 32g pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup / 32g coconut oil
- Drops of rose extract or vanilla
Method:
- Take each of the ingredients and pour them into a bowl, remembering to add more grounds depending on how coarse you want the scrub to be
- Stir until completely mixed together
- Decant the mixture into your preferred reusable container after the ingredients have been combined. We used one from Lush Cosmetics, as they are already made from recycled plastics
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How to Use Coffee Scrub?
- For skin exfoliation, use 1-2 tablespoons of the coffee body scrub.
- Gently massage and rub your skin by rubbing in a circular motion.
- Use warm or hot water in the shower to thoroughly rinse off. For the purpose of preventing grounds from going down the drain, you might want to use a drain catcher.
For more scrub usage tips, please read our post on How to Use Body Scrub.
Coffee Scrub Benefits for Skin
The benefits of using a coffee scrub are endless.
Coffee grounds make an excellent exfoliant in homemade scrubs due to their sand-like texture. Dead skin cells are gently removed by the grounds, regenerating and stimulating blood flow.
Exfoliants also have the ability to tighten and plump, which helps to temporarily lessen the appearance of cellulite.
Read More: Benefits of Body Scrub
Final Thoughts: How to Make Coffee Body Scrub
Coffee has many great uses in and out of your body. Your used coffee grounds can be used to make lip scrubs and body scrubs without throwing anything in the bin.
It’s simple to get smooth, healthy skin by making your own DIY scrub. Therefore, why are you still waiting? Make a coffee scrub at home right now!
FAQs
Is Coconut and Coffee Scrub Good for Skin?
Yes, natural coffee gently exfoliates the skin, and coconut oil maintains your skin’s moisture for a long time.
How Long Does Homemade Coffee Scrub Last?
The scrub should last up to three months as long as it’s kept cool and dry.
What Are the Disadvantages of Coffee Scrubs?
Coffee grounds straight from the machine aren’t cosmetically smooth like products on the market, so they can cause micro tears across your skin as you rub.
Can You Use Used Coffee Grounds for Body Scrub？
Yes, you can recycle your spent coffee grounds in a scrub.
How to Store Used Coffee Grounds for Body Scrub?
Scoop wet coffee grounds into an airtight container, then place the container in the refrigerator to store them.
