DIY Homemade Coffee Scrub

Coffee is liked by most of us but do you know coffee scrub will provide many benefits to the skin like exfoliates the skin, prevents acne, lessens cellulite, fine lines and wrinkles and removes hyperpigmentation and makes our skin soft and glowing when applied regularly. Here are few listed below.

Benefits of Coffee Scrub:

• It acts as an antioxidant that fights against the effect of free radicals on the skin.
• It stimulates the growth of new skin cells and removes the shielded one from the skin.
• It improves the lymph and blood circulation in the skin to reduce lumpiness and thus tightens the skin to prevent cellulite and aging problems.
• It increases the production of collagen and elastin that minimizes the wrinkles and fine lines.
• It exfoliates the skin effectively to remove dirt, dead cells and excess oil that makes your skin moisturize well.
• It reverses the damage caused by the sun and makes your skin glow naturally.

So, now we are going to know how to make the coffee scrub at home and use it to get rid of many skin problems.

Homemade Natural Coffee Scrub:

Here are the 3 best ways of preparing and using a coffee scrub in your home.

Scrub – 1: (Face Scrub)

Exfoliating your face regularly will help to remove the dead cells, excess oil and other impurities that clog the skin pores. A coffee scrub has an exfoliating property that removes dirt and stimulates the body to produce new skin cells.

• Add 3 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon each of brown sugar and any natural oil (olive or almond or coconut oil).
• Stir well to make a fine scrub paste.
• Spread it on your face and massage it gently in circular motions for few minutes.
• Let it sit for a minute or two and wipe it off with a clean washcloth soaked in warm water.
• Finally, rinse your face with cold water to close the skin pores.
• Dry your face and repeat it regularly for maintaining a healthy glowing skin.

Note:

• Or mix some Epsom salt and cinnamon in the above scrub and use it to get clear skin.
• Also, mix 1 tablespoon each of coffee grounds and plain yogurt. Spread it on your face (oily skin) and massage gently for a minute or two. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Scrub – 2: (Eliminating Cellulite Scrub)

Coffee grounds exhibit an amazing exfoliating property that removes dead cells and impurities on the skin and also encourages the growth of new cells to prevent cellulite.

This scrub tightens the skin to prevent lumpiness and stimulate proper blood flow. It has an antioxidant property that counteracts the effect of free radicals on the skin.

• Add 1 cup each of coffee grounds and organic coconut oil in 1/2 cup of white sugar.
• Stir well and rinse your body (especially where you’re suffering from cellulite).
• Apply this mix on the damp skin and massage gently for a few minutes.
• Rinse it off with warm water and dry your skin.
• Continue doing this scrub regularly to get rid of cellulite.

Note:

• Also, have some dry brush to exfoliate and stimulate the blood flow before going to your bath. Then scrub your body with this cellulite mix for best results.
• Or use sea salt instead of sugar to get relief from the problem.
• Or simply mix 1/4 cup of ground coffee to 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a bowl. Stir well to make it a paste. Apply it on the cellulite affected skin areas to clear the problem.

Scrub – 3: (Complete Body Scrub)

The rough texture of coffee grounds will exfoliate your body to remove excess oil and impurities. This full body scrub makes your skin look young, glowing and flawless.

• Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil and 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar and ground coffee in a bowl.
• Stir all these ingredients and spread it on your body.
• Scrub it gently on all over your body and rinse off thoroughly.
• Store the remaining scrub mix in an airtight container.
• Repeat it regularly on your entire body for great exfoliation.

Note:

• Or for treating acne on your body, try mixing 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric (or cinnamon powder) and 1/4 cup of coffee ground in 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil. Spread on your skin and scrub it gently to get rid of the problem.
• Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds in 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well and scrub it on your body.
• Or mix 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in 1 cup each of organic coffee and sugar. Stir well and scrub your body for 2 – 3 times a week.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Also, add some ground coffee to your face or body wash. Stir well and use it to exfoliate your skin for getting a smooth and glowing skin.
2. The combination of coffee grounds and coconut oil (in equal quantities) will help to brighten your skin.
3. Prepare ice cubes from freshly made coffee and apply it on the face to improve blood circulation, shrink pores and prevent aging process.
4. You can also add your favorite essential oil to the coffee scrub and also for best results, use a coffee scrub on your damp skin.
5. Other than using a coffee scrub, include few changes like rinsing your face thoroughly, consume a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, keep your mind and body free from stress, etc. to get relief from many skin problems.

Try these DIY homemade natural coffee scrubs and share your experience with us.