This exfoliating coffee and sugar body scrub is the perfect way to invigorate your skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth. The coffee grounds provide a gentle exfoliation that helps to remove dead skin cells, while the sugar helps to smooth and soften the skin. The coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract add moisture and nourishment, while the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger provide a warm and spicy scent. Use this scrub 1-2 times per week for best results.
Coffee scrubs have been used for centuries to exfoliate and invigorate the skin. The caffeine in coffee is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from damage, while the coffee grounds provide a gentle exfoliation that helps to remove dead skin cells. Sugar is another excellent exfoliant that helps to smooth and soften the skin. Coconut oil is a deeply moisturizing oil that helps to keep the skin hydrated, while honey is a natural humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin. Vanilla extract is a natural antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from damage, and it also provides a lovely scent. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all warming spices that help to stimulate circulation and leave the skin feeling invigorated.
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup coffee grounds
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Apply the scrub to your body in circular motions, starting with your feet and working your way up.
Massage the scrub into your skin for 5-10 minutes.
Rinse the scrub off with warm water and pat your skin dry.
Use the scrub 1-2 times per week for best results.
Why It Works
The coffee grounds provide a gentle exfoliation that helps to remove dead skin cells.
The sugar helps to smooth and soften the skin.
The coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract add moisture and nourishment.
The cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger provide a warm and spicy scent.