You will soon find my love for Pinterest! Most of the ideas for products and home decor I find on there, here is my latest gem I found...
Coffee Body Scrub
Found at Sweetsation Blog
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup pure turbinado sugar
15 drops peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita)
1/2 cup used coffee grounds from a freshly brewed pot
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup pure turbinado sugar
15 drops peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita)
1/2 cup used coffee grounds from a freshly brewed pot
This was the most amazing morning pick-me up! It was a gentle exfoliant and it left my skin feeling super smooth and moisturized. In my recipe though, I swap out the olive oil for coconut oil. I like thicker moisture. Also the hint of coconut gives the coffee a nice tropical feel, like I'm having an outdoor morning shower on a private tropical beach! For the sugar, I used 1/2 white sugar and 1/2 brown sugar, just because I was so excited to try out the scrub I wanted to use what I had around the house without having to make a special trip out for just turbinado sugar. Also be sure to rinse out your shower well and don't use a white towel for drying. Leftover coffee can stain.
Photo Credit: www.drfranklipman.com
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