Coffee body scrub

Audrey

This recipe is a must in the world of homemade cosmetics. Not only is it simple and effective, it gives coffee grounds a second life before they head to the compost. Coffee improves the look of skin thanks to its toning, smoothing and firming properties. The caffeine and the mechanical action of massage boost blood circulation and remove dead skin. And it smells great!

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Level

Beginner

Preparation

5 min

Contains

about 250 ml

Conservation

6-12 months

Ingredients

  • 75 ml (1/3 cup) of dried coffee grounds (It's very important to use dried grounds to avoid mold.)
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) of organic coconut or cane sugar
  • 20 ml (4 tsp) of organic coconut oil
  • 12 drops of essential oils of your choice*
  • 250 ml airtight container

* We recommend, among others, Ho wood essential oil (perfect for mature skin), true lavender (eternal friend of dry, irritated skin) or rose geranium (ally of irritated, stressed skin).

Preparation steps

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together with a fork until you get a shortbread-dough consistency.

2. Transfer to the airtight container.

Avoid getting any water into this mixture!

How to use it

Lather the skin with soap before applying the scrub to help spread it. Apply the scrub in small circular motions. Always massage the legs from the bottom up (toward the heart). It boosts circulation!

Not suitable for the face. Coffee grounds can be abrasive and irritating on sensitive areas of the body.

Enjoy your coffee and happy exfoliating!

This recipe was originally written in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation for Mode de vie et compagnie.

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