DIY Coffee Body Scrub for Silky, Exfoliated Skin
Frank Body, Mr. Beans + Coffee Joe are all the rage; and it's no surprise. Beauty buffs from Instagram to Pinterest are obsessed with how to get rid of cellulite. Our secret? This homemade coffee scrub!
Cellulite enemy #1 is caffeine, which tightens and provides antioxidants to the skin when applied topically. When applied religiously, it has been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite—especially over time.
Vigorously exfoliate, stimulate, and tone skin with this intensely vitalizing coffee body scrub incorporating a deeply invigorating blend of coffee, sugar, sea salt, cypress oil and fresh lemon juice. Hydrate and nourish skin with oleic fatty acids to recharge and soften skin for a smoother appearance and silky touch.
- Helps stimulate circulation, detoxify, and redistribute fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
- Helps shrink veins to reduce the appearance of spider veins on the legs and face.
- Helps stimulate and exfoliate dead skin cells giving skin a smooth, fresh appearance.
- Helps protect cell membranes from free radical damage.
Helps hydrate and nourish to restore dry, flaky skin. - Helps stimulate the senses to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being.
Here, we combine coffee grounds with moisturizing, skin-soothing coconut oil and a bit of sea salt for an extra exfoliating kick. By massaging this trifecta onto any problem area, you'll stimulate blood flow resulting in smoother, firmer skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coffee grounds (for caffeine)
- 5 tablespoons cold pressed coconut oil (for moisture)
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar (for exfoliation)
- 2 tablespoons sea salt (for extra exfoliation)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 10 drops cypress essential oil (for a little skin-toning action)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Massage a generous amount over the whole body in deep circular movements and in criss-cross strokes over the back, hips and abdomen until nicely foaming. Rinse thoroughly under water. Further invigorate the circulatory and lymphatic system by rinsing briefly under cold water.
If used twice a week, scrub will last you about 2 months.
