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Introduction
In this modern era, every person is health conscious. Everyone wants to know the health benefits and side effects of any product before they are going to use it. Whether it’s a foodstuff, equipment or cosmetic product, every person must be curious about its impact. In order to avoid any negative circumstances, most people want to go towards organic products instead of industrial based products.
Similarly, in the case of skincare, people want natural, fair and glowing skin but because of the high cost of brand products and worry about their aftereffects, the one of the most trustworthy option they have left is coffee scrub. But how to make coffee scrub perfectly is also a curious part for people.
In this article, we are going to discover every important detail of coffee scrub and explore a step by step guide of how to make coffee scrub perfectly.
What is coffee scrub
Coffee scrub is a natural skincare product made up of coffee grounds along with oils and some moisturizing ingredients. It is commonly used for the body and sometimes specifically used for the face. It has multiple elements that help in controlled physical exfoliation. Hence, it can act as a skin revitalizer. And the best factor of coffee scrub is that it is inexpensive as compared to brand products and can be made easily at home.
Benefits of using a coffee scrub
Before going towards exploration of how to make coffee scrub, let’s explore its benefits first…
- Unlike other chemical exfoliators, coffee scrub acts as a good exfoliant and helps in removing dead skin cells, unclogging pores and preventing rough and dull skin.
- Coffee scrub helps in blood flow stimulation which improves nutrition delivery and oxygen to the skin cells, resulting in a radiant and healthier skin tone.
- Coffee scrubs contain caffeine which primarily works to tighten skin and reduce water retention, helps in reducing the appearance of cellulite and makes skin smoother and more even.
- The most important benefit of using coffee scrub is that it’s natural and free from harsh chemicals, like other skincare products.
- It’s easy to make and easily available ingredients and cost friendly options make it people’s 1st priority.
How to make coffee scrub
So how to make coffee scrub perfectly? In this section we are going to explore it step by step…
Required ingredient
The 1st step is to collect all the required ingredients before going to make coffee scrub. Carefully read the ingredient details and follow the instructions accurately…
Best coffee grounds
Our main core ingredient is coffee grounds, but at the time of best coffee ground selection, people are usually confused about whether they have to select used coffee grounds or go for fresh coffee grounds.
Fresh coffee grounds are excellent for exfoliation but they always require being ground into a fine size. Used coffee grounds are also good and they provide some more advantages too, like that they are already softer and less abrasive and people usually prefer them over fresh coffee grounds because they are ecofriendly and cheaper than fresh grounds due to the reutilizing factor.
Oil to use
The second main ingredient in our list for making coffee scrub is oil. Skin becomes dry after the exfoliation process and it needs to be moisturized, oil performs this task very well. There are a variety of oils that work as an excellent moisturizer, some of them are given as follows
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Almond oil
- Jojoba oil
Other optional ingredients
There is a list of some additional ingredients that are not mandatory to add in coffee scrub but people add them because of their unique and value added ability. Some of the top names are given as follows
- Sugar (provides extra exfoliation and smooth skin)
- Honey (acts as a humectant and prevents moisture loss)
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract (best antioxidant and also used for fragrance purposes)
Step guide of how to make coffee scrub
There are several methods of making coffee scrub. Each method has its own purpose and advantage. So, the methods of how to make coffee scrub are given as follows…
Basic coffee scrub recipe
Ingredient
- Coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons (used OR fresh but fine in size)
- Oil, 1 tablespoon (coconut OR olive)
Steps
- Firstly, put coffee grounds into a bowl.
- Put oil into those coffee grounds and mix it well.
- Once you get a thick paste then stop mixing and start applying that paste to your damp skin.
- Try to apply gently on skin in a circular motion.
- Do a gentle massage for up to 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Coffee scrub specially for dry skin
Ingredient
- Coffee ground, 2 tablespoon
- Oil, 1½ tablespoons (coconut OR almond)
- Honey, 1 tablespoon
Steps
- Firstly, you have put the coffee grounds in a bowl.
- Put oil and honey in those coffee grounds and start mixing.
- Mix it well till it becomes smooth.
- Now apply that smooth paste to your skin and massage for 1 to 2 minutes.
- After that, wash your skin with water and gently dab your skin with a soft towel to absorb moisture.
Coffee scrub specially for oily and acne prone skin
Ingredient
- Fine coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons
- Oil, 1 tablespoon (Jojoba)
- Aloevera gel, a few drops (optional)
Steps
- All the procedure is the same as above. Mix coffee grounds with oil until blended properly.
- Then add some aloevera drops in that paste and mix well for soothing skin.
- After perfectly mixing, gently apply that paste to the affected area.
- Always avoid scrubbing the paste aggressively, this will do more damage to your affected skin.
- After gently applying the paste, hold for 1 or 2 minutes and rinse it with water.
Coffee scrub specially for cellulite or stretch marks
Ingredient
- Coffee ground, 3 tablespoon
- Oil, 2 tablespoons (coconut)
- Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon (optional)
Steps
- Mix coffee grounds and oil perfectly.
- Once it mixes well, add cinnamon in it and stir gently.
- Apply to the affected area and massage in a circular motion for up to 3 to 5 minutes.
- After that, rinse it with water.