How to make a body and face scrub from coffee grounds

Author: Oleg Maltsev

For a good scrub, the presence of a high-quality abrasive substance is important. And if this substance also has beneficial and nutritional properties, then the result will exceed your expectations. Coffee body scrub is considered such a remedy. With a gentle effect on the epidermis, it brings undeniable benefits in the fight for beauty, slimness and youth.

How to make a coffee scrub?

Modern stores offer many brands that produce various scrubs, including those made from coffee. However, such means:

They are expensive;
Contains unnatural additives.

In order to save money and get a natural product, it is best to prepare it yourself. At the same time, your ingredients must meet certain conditions:

Use fresh grains. Using expired grain will not bring you any benefit, since all the beneficial microelements of the product have already been lost;
For cosmetic procedures, fine and medium grinding are most suitable;
In addition to ground Arabica coffee, coffee grounds are also used;
To prepare grounds, coffee must be brewed according to all the rules without the use of sugar and milk;
The shelf life of the grounds should not be more than five days;
It is better to store the grounds in a glass jar, preventing air penetration.

Thus, making a coffee scrub yourself is not difficult. For various procedures, you can use a homogeneous ready-made mixture, or with various additives to achieve maximum effect.

Below is a video tutorial in which Lina Polunova shows how and what this cosmetic product is made from:

How to make coffee scrub at home

To make a coffee scrub, take good coffee. Cooking conditions:

Arabica or Robusta coffee is used as a base - ready-ground or for self-grinding.
An alternative to ground coffee is coffee grounds after brewing the drink.
To enhance the main ingredient, you can add honey, sour cream, yogurt, sea salt, and essential oils.
Mix the ingredients into the scrub exactly once. If they need to be stored, then pour the dry ingredients into a plastic bag, closing it tightly to prevent moisture from entering. The scrub is stored in a dry place.

Anti-cellulite

It’s easy to prepare a scrub from coffee grounds at home with an anti-cellulite effect. Algorithm of actions:

Mix thoroughly 2 tbsp. l. coffee, 2 tbsp. fine sea salt (if your skin is sensitive, replace with sugar), 3-4 tbsp. kefir
Add 5 drops of orange essential oil and 1 tsp to the mixture. grape seed oils.
Apply the mixture evenly to problem areas (thighs, abdomen), rub in, and do a light massage for 10 minutes (until reddening). Try to use circular motions to avoid scratching the skin.
Rinse off the mixture with warm water and pat dry with a towel.
To enhance the effect, apply anti-cellulite lotion.

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For stretch marks

To get rid of stretch marks on the stomach and thighs, take a coffee scrub with yogurt. How to prepare and use:

Mix 3-4 tbsp. yogurt or heavy cream with 2-3 tbsp. coffee grounds.
Apply the scrub to the body, rub with light massage movements, paying attention to problem areas.
Rinse off the mixture with warm water, do not dry with a towel, wait until it dries naturally.

With depilation effect

To get rid of an uneven tan or make your skin smoother, without excess hair, you need a coffee scrub with a depilatory effect. How to prepare it:

Combine 2 tbsp. grounds, 2 tbsp. cosmetic blue clay, 1 tbsp. grape seed oil, 3-4 tbsp. apple juice (cucumber, strawberry, cherry, lemon, tomato, cranberry are also suitable).
If the peeling is too thick, you can add warm water.
Apply the mixture to the body, massage, leave for 15–20 minutes, rinse in the shower.

For cleansing facial skin

You can also make a coffee scrub for your face at home. Preparation of a cosmetic product:

Combine 1 tsp. freshly brewed grounds, honey, sour cream, add a well-beaten raw egg.
Apply to a clean, steamed face, neck, décolleté, massage, leave for 20 minutes (it is better to lie down during this time).
Rinse off with plenty of water. Apply nourishing cream.

Benefits of coffee

Arabica beans contain quite a lot of useful substances. Thanks to them, the use of raw materials in cosmetology is quite widespread. Using Arabica as a cosmetic product will help:

Dilate blood vessels, improve blood flow, thereby speeding up the process of breaking down the fatty layer of cells;
Remove excess fluid from cells, thanks to which you will acquire beautiful forms;
The fatty acids contained in coffee will make the epidermis soft and more elastic;
Regular exposure to grains of ground grain will help avoid varicose veins and problems with blood vessels;
Thanks to caffeine, your epidermis will be protected from ultraviolet sunlight and exposure to low temperatures;
Get rid of small wrinkles, prevent and slow down the formation of deeper ones;
Tighten facial contours and achieve a lifting effect.

Thus, if certain conditions are met, the cosmetic effect of the procedures will not take long to appear.

How to choose a product for different skin types

To achieve the expected result from peeling, you need to choose the cleanser wisely. If you have oily skin, do not use oily ingredients; if you have dry skin, do not use harsh or astringent ingredients.

Exceptions may include individual ingredients for specific skin problems.

The base of the coffee scrub is important. For normal, combination, oily and problem skin, ground coffee is suitable as a base. Depending on your skin problems and pore size, select the size of the coffee crumbs individually.

A scrub made from ground coffee penetrates deeply into the skin layers and removes hard-to-reach impurities.

For normal, dry and sensitive skin prone to redness and flaking, coffee grounds are suitable as a base. It gently cleanses and tones. Particles of coffee grounds do not penetrate too deeply, but saturate the cells with a large number of chemically active substances.

Universal recipe

Suitable for any skin type, does not require much time to prepare. The procedure returns the natural complexion, smoothes wrinkles, dries out acne and relieves inflammation:

Apply warm coffee grounds to your face;
Massage for about five minutes, wash with cool water;
After the procedure, use baby moisturizer.

To improve the result, add a small amount of olive and lavender oils to the grounds. They will provide nutrients to the deep layers of the skin.

For dry skin

The mixture gently cleanses and moisturizes dry epidermis, but is not suitable for deep cleaning. With regular use, it whitens and prevents early pigmentation.

Prepare a mixture of four dessert spoons of heavy cream and one teaspoon of coffee grounds.

Spread on your face and massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse off, alternating warm and cold water (contrast shower principle).

To use a scrub for oily skin types, replace the cream with sour cream, buttermilk or kefir.

For oily skin

Before use, make sure there are no wounds or abrasions on the surface. Combine one tablespoon of ground coffee and baking soda, add the juice of one third of a lemon. Apply and massage for a couple of minutes, rubbing into the epidermis in problem areas. Afterwards, wash your face with warm water.

For oily skin prone to blackheads, use almond, olive and grape seed oils.

Combine coffee grounds with oil, apply and rub in for a couple of minutes. Wash your face and reapply some oil. Leave for five minutes. Then soak a cotton towel in hot water and apply it to your face. Leave until cool. Wash with soap or foam. Rub your face with ice cubes.

Anti-aging for tone

A scrub with oatmeal saturates the epidermis and dermis with phytoestrogens and antioxidants, preventing premature cell aging. The product tones, relieves fatigue, reduces the number of wrinkles, increases firmness and elasticity.

Grind the oatmeal. Combine a teaspoon of cereal and coffee grounds with one tablespoon of natural yogurt (without sugar or additives). Stir the mixture, apply to your face and leave for ten minutes.

To increase tone, use a product made from coffee grounds and yolk (for 1 yolk - a tablespoon of coffee). This composition saturates the skin with beneficial chemically active components. Rub the mixture in for two minutes and rinse immediately with warm water.

To even out the color

Regular peeling with rice flour whitens and evens out the complexion. Grind the rice or buy rice flour. Beat the egg white with a fork. Combine coffee grounds and rice flour in equal proportions (about a tablespoon). Add the protein and stir thoroughly. Apply to face and massage for a couple of minutes. Leave for ten minutes. Splash your face with water periodically to prevent drying and tightness. Wash your face with cold water.

To even out the color, you can add fruit to the scrub. Grind half the kiwi and a slice of grapefruit in a blender until pureed. Add a teaspoon of ground coffee. Apply and massage the scrub into your skin for a couple of minutes. Wash your face with cool water.

For acne

A scrub with black clay and orange peel eliminates acne well. Combine one dessert spoon each of black clay, finely ground coffee and linseed oil. Add chopped orange zest. Mix. Apply and massage in circular motions for a couple of minutes. Wash your face with warm water.

A green coffee scrub will help you cope with acne.

Make a mixture of ground grains and low-fat cottage cheese in equal proportions (30 g each), apply and leave for ten minutes. You can add crushed dried sage or chamomile to the anti-acne scrub. Herbs relieve redness and reduce inflammation.

From blackheads

To get rid of blackheads on the nose and chin, to remove sebaceous plugs in the pores, make a scrub for oily skin with laundry soap, and for dry and normal skin - with baby soap or foam for washing. Whip up the soap foam and add half a large spoon of coffee grounds to it. Apply so as not to touch the area around the eyes and rub in for three minutes. Wash your face with cool water.

Eliminates blackheads and a scrub consisting of fine salt, almond oil and coffee grounds in equal quantities.

Use a dessert spoon of all the listed ingredients, add a coffee spoon of soda. Apply for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Vitamin scrub for all skin types

The product saturates the epidermis with vitamins, improves energy exchange at the cellular level, and relieves fatigue. Combine finely ground coffee, sea salt and pink clay (15 g each) in equal proportions. Add a coffee spoon each of lemon juice, sweet almond and avocado essential oils. Grind the rose hips and add to the oils. Mix the whole mass well. Apply and massage for a couple of minutes. Leave for ten minutes. Wash your face with cool water.

Coffee grounds scrub for face

It is a well-known fact that our skin cells need oxygen. However, during the course of life, our cells become clogged with dust, sebaceous secretions, and dead particles of the epithelium. As a result, we have a tired appearance and premature aging of the skin of the face and neck.

Arabica based scrub will help:

Cleanse facial pores;
Lighten skin;
Moisturize and supply cells with useful microelements;
Even out the texture of the epidermis.

The main advantage of using Arabica is its non-aggressive effect. In this case, the effect becomes noticeable immediately.

Tips for preparing and using a face mask:

For skin with active sebaceous glands, ground coffee is suitable, and for dry skin, use coffee grounds;
Give preference to fine grinding;
Adding raw egg or honey will increase the nutritional properties of the mask;
Yogurt, kefir, oil will additionally moisturize the face;
The use of salt will enhance the peeling effect;
Before use, the face must be cleaned and steamed;
The temperature of the mixture should be comfortable;
Do not rub your face until it becomes red, this can injure the skin;
Don't forget about your neck and décolleté;
Apply the mixture in a circular motion;
Avoid contact with abrasives around the eyes;
The mask should be washed off with warm, pre-purified or boiled water. Infusions of disinfecting herbs are also suitable;
Apply scrub twice a week.

The best coffee peeling recipes

There are a large number of recipes for peeling with coffee grounds for the face, in which, in addition to ground aromatic beans, the target ingredient is added. The components are added to the mixture taking into account the skin type and its needs. The versatility of this type of exfoliation allows it to affect not only the epidermis of the face, but also the entire body. The purpose of body peeling from coffee grounds is to exfoliate dead cells, nourish with nutrients, moisturize and increase blood flow.

For face

The benefits of coffee peeling for the face are obvious: the procedure helps solve a lot of problems without producing a strong traumatic effect. This procedure helps eliminate existing cosmetic defects, prevent skin aging, and protect it from negative natural factors. There are several options for coffee peeling at home:

If a woman has dry skin, it is recommended to mix 40 g of finely ground coffee, brew with boiling water, leave, separate the liquid from the grounds. To the latter add the rest of the scrub ingredients: 2 teaspoons of rich sour cream, a few drops of rosewood extract. The scrub should be applied to dry, cleansed skin, massage along the lines for 5 minutes, and wash with warm water. Dry the skin with a napkin, apply moisturizer.
To remove oily shine, pour 30 g of ground aromatic grains with boiling water. While the mixture is infusing, beat 1 egg white until foamy. Strain the coffee, mix the grounds with whipped egg whites, 20 g of low-fat kefir, 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the composition to clean, moistened skin, massage in for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with warm water. It is recommended to finish coffee peeling by wiping your face with an ice cube and applying a basic cream to care for oily skin.
If there are age-related changes in the skin, you need to mix coffee grounds (about 25 g) with 1 teaspoon of flax oil, 1 tablespoon of powdered kelp and 2 aloe leaves crushed into pulp. Apply the composition onto cleansed and steamed skin and massage for 7-8 minutes. After rinsing off the product, apply anti-aging cream to the skin dried with a napkin.

Important! For facial peeling, it is better to use the finest grind coffee, as the effect should be delicate. You can use a coarser grind to exfoliate your body.

For body

Coffee body peeling can be compared to a salon spa procedure. In addition to the wonderful cosmetic effect, this exfoliation acts as aromatherapy. Exfoliation helps eliminate cellulite, moisturizes, cleanses the skin, and removes dead epidermal scales. The easiest way is to mix ground coffee or drink grounds with shower gel. There are several more recipes for this type of exfoliation:

A composition of 100 g of coffee grounds, 2 teaspoons of almond oil, 2 tablespoons of medium sea salt and brown sugar, 10-12 drops of orange oil will help get rid of cellulite. Mix the peeling components, apply to the body, rub in with massage movements for 2-3 minutes. In areas with cellulite, the effect should be intense. After peeling with coffee grounds, you can wrap the problem parts of the body with the scrub applied in cling film and a towel. After 20 minutes, you need to wash the composition off your body and take a contrast shower. Lotions and creams with a tonic, anti-cellulite effect will help enhance the effect.
In order to get a perfect tan on your skin, you can prepare with coffee peeling, which includes 50 g of coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons of sea salt and sugar, 7-8 drops of patchouli oil, 3 tablespoons of liquid honey. Apply the mixture to the body and massage for 3-4 minutes, then hold the mixture for another 5 minutes. Then rinse the scrub off your skin in the shower. Fix the peeling effect with tonic or body lotion.

Coffee scrub for cellulite

When using a coffee mixture to reduce cellulite deposits, remember:

For deeper penetration of beneficial microelements, your body must be cleansed and warmed before the procedure;
Be sure to use a stiff massage brush to rub in the mixture;
Complete the procedure by taking a bath with essential oils that help break down fats and remove fluid from cells;
Adding salt or ground black pepper to the ground grain will help to enhance the exfoliation effect, and you must add olive oil;
Honey will help achieve a warming effect;
Rub the body parts in a direction from bottom to top, the stomach - in a circular motion clockwise.

Thus, due to its properties, coffee is quite effective in the fight against cellulite. However, using a scrub will bring the desired result only with a systematic approach. It is recommended to carry out the procedures a maximum of three times a week from 15 to 30 minutes.

Cleansing the skin of the feet

The skin of the feet is most susceptible to adverse effects. Wrong shoes often cause cracks, corns, and calluses on your feet. In summer, feet dry out and become rough.

A coffee scrub will help your feet look perfect both in summer and winter:

Arabica particles will remove dead and dead cells;
Removing dead cells will start the renewal process;
Increased blood circulation will relieve fatigue syndrome;
Protects against the adverse effects and proliferation of microorganisms and fungi.

Since the skin on the legs is rougher than on other parts of the body, it is recommended to use coffee in combination with additional ingredients that increase the cleansing and moisturizing properties of the product.

Contraindications for use

When thinking about skin peeling with coffee particles and having studied all the advantages of using this product, be sure to make sure that there is no allergic reaction . To do this, you can apply the already prepared mixture to your elbow and wait a little for the reaction. If it does not follow, you can safely begin the procedure.

!!Remember, the absence of an allergy to a drink does not affect the skin reaction.

Peeling is not recommended:

In the presence of injured areas, wounds and scratches;
When burned in the sun;
For skin with acne;
Under the age of 30.

Thus, coffee body scrub is used quite widely. Starting from using masks for the face, hands, body and ending with cleansing the feet. This is one of the readily available and easy to prepare ways to cleanse, moisturize and nourish your skin. After drinking a cup of coffee in the morning, take your time to throw away the contents at the bottom of the mug and let this magical product bring benefits once again.