Has anyone else become a part time barista since being in iso? As we’ve temporarily sayonara’d our coffee catch-ups with friends and started to make our flat whites at home, there has been one huge benefit: the leftover coffee grinds.
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Next time you go to empty them out into the bin, DON’T! Here’s why…
Benefits of coffee for the skin
According to Healthline, there are four ways coffee can benefit your skin
1. Cellulite reduction
Caffeine is key to cellulite reduction, as it dilates the blood vessels beneath the skin and improves overrall blood flow.
2. Calming effects
This one may come as a surprise, as it does the opposite when ingested. But when applied topically, the anti-oxidants within coffee can play a role in calming the skin.
3. Anti-ageing and after-sun care benefits
Coffee can also contribute to the reduction of sun spots, redness and fine lines.
4. Acne treatment
Coffee has both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which can help combat harmful acne-causing bacterias.
How to make a coffee scrub:
What you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup fresh ground coffee
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons of sea salt
- A glass, waterproof jar or container
- Dry brush (optional)
Method:
Step 1: Combine ingredients in bowl
Step 2: Mix well
Step 3: Store in glass jar
Step 4: Before jumping into the shower, apply scrub all over body, or just areas you want to target. Massage in a circular motion with dry body brush, or just your hands.
Step 5: Rinse off. Be careful as the coconut oil can become very slippery on the shower floor as it rinses off.
Can’t be stuffed to DIY? Here’s a list of our fave ready-made coffee products:
Sukin Naturals Coffee & Coconut Exfoliating Masque, endota spa Coffee & Coconut Resurfacing Polish, St. Ives Energising Coconut & Coffee Scrub and Lush Cup O’ Coffee.
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Have you used a coffee scrub before? Will you try this one?
Love love! Just have a jug of it: fine coffee grind, virgin olive oil (just enough to bind things together), bit of cacao, dried and powdered orange and lemon peels (I saved peels from non waxed fruit for DIYs) and a touch of crushed cardamon. I use this also for my face, lips and body in the shower. So yumm.
I adore coffee scrubs and have tried many, but they just get so messy
Can’t wait to try this.
I don’t drink coffee but I do love the smell of it. Hubbys latest addition to his collection is coffee with chocolate overtones, and oh wow it smells amazing. I’ve instructed him to please don’t throw away the grind, and I’ll see what i can do.
I might have to give this coffee scrub a whirl, I have all the ingredients, just have to part with my NESCAFE. I love a cuppa, lol.
I currently already have a few pouches/tubes of coffee scrubs so I’m not going to diy but maybe in the future. 🙂
This is very easy to make. I was given a commercial coffee scrub that has pretty much the same ingredients.
Would love to try this.
I definitely have lots of grounds to use, I like Yohanna’s suggestion for olive oil as I don’t have coconut oil. I seem to recall some discussion about not putting coffee grounds down the drain, does anyone remember this?
Definitely need to try this it sounds great like to see if it actually gets rid of Sunspots.
so yummy buy makes such a mess of the bath and shower
A good re-use of coffee grinds, very eco friendly.
I really love the smell of coffee
I have a few tubs of various body scrubs so at this point I have no need to make my own. Sugar is another thing thats good to have in scrubs.
Hubby saved his coffee grounds for me to put in the garden but I think I’ll use them for this scrub recipe instead!!
Very nice. I don’t like the feel of coconut on my skin but I can easily swap that out for some almond oil.
Never made my own but have tried a coffee scrub before. It just made a huge mess in the shower
I just found some coffee scrubs in my stash so I’ll use those before I attempt making my own.
I’ve made my own before + bought some, but I find them either (a) not grainy enough or (b) VERY messy. Cleaning up the excess coffee grounds out of my bathtub (aka the only place where I felt safe using my homemade coffee scrub) was an absolute pain in the butt. I’d rather use an exfoliating mitt instead – less mess!
I love the st Ives scrub, it smells beautiful, I only drink iced coffee.
I make my own all the time, and love that I know exactly what’s going in to it. To this brew, I’d add some essential oils, such as Grapefruit, Juniper and Rosemary. These guys are terrific for the circulation, and help bust up those tiny fatty deposits.
ooh those orange and lemon peels sound like such a great idea! ♥
I used to really love coffee scrubs but they are one of the worst things to use, because they coagulate and clog your pipes. Scrubs comprised of things like sea salt or sugar are preferable, because they break down with water exposure.
I’ve used a coffee scrub once and I loved it but hated that the bottom of my shower would sometimes stain if I missed bits of the scrub before I got out
I like my home made body scrub , I usually mix coffee with shower gel .
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So right, Ethelinde!
You’re right, lindylou! Coffee grounds should never go down the drain because they cause blockages!
Onya, Chrystalage!
I might give this a try. Got plenty of time to clean up the mess during isolation.
I had no idea it was also good for acne. I’ve learnt something new today.
Wow ! I had no idea coffee did so much beauty wise for us! Must give this a try! Thank bh
I am using this coffee scrub which has shown good results.
Coffee and coconut scrub
This body scrub will exfoliate the skin and help reduce the appearance of cellulite. . Mix 1 cup of ground coffee ,or you can use organic coffee instead, in 1/2 cup of coconut oil. You can add vanilla extract if desired. Mix well and store in an air tight jar. You can sue it 2-3 times a week to get gorgeous skin that smells of coffee.
I’ve tried the goat coffee scrub and it was fantastic. Smelt so lovely and really did a great job 🙂
Yup, many times. Love them
I love having a occasional coffee scrub even though it gets messy in the shower
A great use for coffee that’s gotten old in the pantry! (Hubby only occasionally drinks it, daughter sometimes and me hardly ever. I also bought a huge container of it by accident with the online shop so this is a great use for it!! I could make coffee and use the grounds up so will definitely be keeping this in mind)
Can’t wait to try this wordle .