Where to Get Coffee Grounds From
If you have a coffee lover in the house, or you yourself are one, then the answer is simple - just don’t throw away the grounds once you’re done making your drink. If you use coffee pods, like the ones compatible with the Keurig machine all you have to do is open them - peel off the top plastic part, and there they will be.
You can also ask friends and family - surely someone will have some to share! And if that isn’t the case, then you can always try your local shop. Not all of them, but some will give them away as long as you get in touch with them and ask.
Once you have your coffee grounds, you can prepare the scrub and let the skin enjoy many of the coffee’s benefits.
DIY Coffee Scrub Recipes - How to Make Coffee Scrub at Home
Below, you will find some of our favorite DIY coffee scrub recipes - however, we’re only going to share the ingredients, as the instructions are pretty much the same for all of them. Simply grab your preferred ingredients and mix them all together.
So, here are some of our favorite recipes for how to make a coffee scrub at home!
Coffee and Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a great addition to your homemade coffee scrub recipe if you want to hydrate your skin - it reinforces the natural defensive barrier, allowing your skin to better retain moisture. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a good option if you struggle with acne.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of coffee grounds
- Half a cup of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of water
Coffee and Sugar Scrub
Using a coffee and sugar scrub improves your skin’s texture, as it helps remove dead skin cells from your body, leaving behind smoother and glowing skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of coffee grounds
- 1 cup of sugar (brown or granulated sugar works best)
- Half a cup of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of water
Coffee and Himalayan Salt Scrub
There are a number of reasons why using Himalayan salt on your skin is a good idea. First of all, Himalayan salt is a great exfoliant. Secondly, it detoxes your skin, drawing out impurities from it - a Himalayan salt and coffee scrub is exactly what you need to get rid of the dirt and dust that accumulates on your skin throughout the day.
As the salt includes minerals, it can help you balance out your skin’s pH levels. Why is it important? Because when it is off (either too acidic or too basic), it can lead to skin issues such as dryness or acne. Finally, since it is a scrub, it improves circulation, leaving you with glowing skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of coffee grounds
- 1 cup of Himalayan salt
- Half a cup of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of water
Coffee and Oat Scrub
Oats have several benefits for your skin. They are a great moisturizer, as they contain protein, vitamins E and B, and lipids - thanks to its ingredients, it retains moisture, so if you have dry skin, doing a coffee and oat scrub can help you with it. It also has emollient properties, helping with irritation and itchiness.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of coffee grounds
- 1 1/2 cups of oats
- Half a cup of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of water
Angelino’s Coffee Body Scrub
We couldn’t forget about our personal favorite coffee body scrub recipe. With tea tree oil, which has antibacterial properties and sesame oil, containing vitamin E, known for protection against damage caused by environmental factors, this scrub keeps your skin smooth and moisturized.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup ground coffee (dry or post-brew)
- ½ cup sea salt
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- ½ tsp peppermint massage oil or tea tree oil
How to Store Homemade Coffee Grounds Scrub
How Often Should I Use the Scrub
The Bottom Line
The coffee world has a lot to offer beyond a delicious beverage - there are actually several coffee-based beauty recipes, not only scrubs, that not only allow you to minimize your waste by giving a second life to used coffee grounds but also enrich your beauty routine.
