DIY Coffee Body Scrub for Soft, Smooth Skin
This easy DIY coffee body scrub combines finely ground coffee, brown sugar, and jojoba or sweet almond oil to create a simple exfoliating body treatment that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
Yield: 1 Cup
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoon
- Clean, dry jar with tight-fitting lid
Materials
- ½ cup finely ground coffee
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup jojoba oil or sweet almond oil
- ½ tsp vitamin E oil, optional
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients. Add the finely ground coffee and brown sugar to a clean, completely dry bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add the carrier oil.Slowly stir in the jojoba oil or sweet almond oil until the mixture resembles damp sand. The scrub should be moist enough to hold together without being overly oily.
- Adjust the consistency if necessary. If the scrub feels too dry, add a small amount of additional carrier oil. If it feels too oily, add a little more coffee or brown sugar.
- Transfer to a container.Spoon the finished DIY coffee body scrub into a clean, completely dry jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Use the body scrub.Apply a small amount to damp body skin and massage gently using light circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat the skin dry.
Notes
Use finely ground rather than coarse coffee for a gentler exfoliating texture.
This recipe is intended for the body only and not for facial use.
Avoid applying the scrub to broken, irritated, sunburned, or freshly shaved skin.
If you have sensitive skin, patch test before using the scrub over a larger area.
This homemade body scrub does not contain a broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative, so keep the container dry. Use a clean, dry spoon rather than wet fingers to remove the scrub.
Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place. Make small batches, and discard the scrub if you notice any change in its smell, appearance, or texture.
The carrier oil can make the shower or bathtub slippery, so rinse the area thoroughly after use.