How to Make a Body Scrub With Coffee Grounds
Before you throw out those coffee grounds after your last cup of coffee in the morning, consider using them to make a wonderfully spicy body scrub. They make a great exfoliant and are known for having toning and stimulating properties, which your skin will love. This particular body scrub is easy to make and great for softening the skin. And the ingredients used make it smell good enough to eat. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon used coffee grounds
- 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 drops essential oil of cedar wood
- Glass or ceramic bowl
- Glass jar with lid
Instructions
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Mix the used coffee grounds, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and ground ginger in a glass or ceramic bowl. The cinnamon especially gives a nice uplifting scent to this body scrub. The nutmeg and ginger add to the spicy scent, which is great for people who do not care for flowery, sweet scents.
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Mix in the wheat germ oil and essential oil of cedar wood. Wheat germ oil is very high in vitamin E, making it especially good for use on the skin. Wheat germ oil is also excellent for mature skin and for skin that is dry or dehydrated. It contains fatty acids that are often used as skin softeners. The vitamin E in wheat germ oil acts as a natural preservative for this body scrub. The essential oil of cedar wood is used primarily for its aroma.
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Add the crunchy peanut butter and mix until a gritty paste is formed. The oil from the peanut butter helps to moisturize the skin.
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Store the mixture in a glass jar and seal.
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Cleanse your body in the shower as usual before using the body scrub. Massage the scrub gently onto the skin. Use extra body scrub on problem areas such as knees and elbows. Allow the scrub to penetrate the skin for 2 or 3 minutes before rinsing. Pat dry.
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Tips & Warnings
You can find essential oils at your local health food or herbal store. This body scrub makes a great gift.
Do not use this body scrub with wheat germ oil if you have an allergy to wheat or gluten. Because this body scrub contains oil and can make the bottom of your shower stall or tub slippery, use a rubber mat in your shower. As with all herbal remedies, test on a small patch of skin before using. Discontinue use if you experience any breakouts. If you have any concerns, consult your health care professional or a certified herbalist before using.
