When it comes to a wake up - we all love coffee. The smell really can awaken the senses. So, while my morning coffee is something I truly savor each morning, there's another way to use coffee to your benefit that I've been waiting to share with you: my DIY Coffee Body Scrub! Now that I have the photos ready, here you go! This is truly the best DIY Coffee Body Scrub out there. It will awaken you!
DIY Coffee Body Scrub
Ingredients:
½ cup of epsom salt
½ brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 tablespoon ground coffee
¼ cup coconut oil
, melted (more if you like it a little wetter)
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Makes 1 cup of body scrub.
Use palm full, around 2 tablespoon in the shower on damp skin. Allow it to scrub and exfoliate before rinsing.
Benefits of a coffee scrub
According to a study published Journal of Clinical Aesthetic Dermatology (2009) regarding the use of botanicals in skin care, it was recognized that caffeine, the chemical stimulant in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks, has demonstrated both anticarcinogenic and antioxidant properties. Further, coffee berry, harvested from the fruit of the coffee plant Coffea arabica, is considered to be one of the richest sources of antioxidants and is well known for its skin-rejuvenation properties. Coffee berry contains potent polyphenols including chlorogenic acid, ferrulic acid, quinic acid, and condensed proanthocyanidins
With this in mind, it is important to be aware of how epsom salt, which is known to be great for releasing toxins, and coconut oil, an excellent moisturizer, combined with the other ingredients, including coffee, can be invigorating.
So, for a nice morning wake-me-up, consider coffee, in the shower.
When it comes to pampering - sometimes it really is better to do it yourself. By making this coffee skin scrub, you know exactly what is going on your skin. You know the quality and will feel better when the results in your skin start showing.
This post contain affiliate links. Read my Disclosure Policy for more details.
What is your current favorite body scrub? Are you considering making your own DIY coffee body scrub?
You Might Also Like...
Celeste Engell says
I love sugar scrubs and I love coffee so this is the perfect combo! I have made a coffee cardomom scrub that I really love!
Briana Baker says
This sounds amazing! I need to try this ASAP! Thank you for the post!
Marysa says
I am a big coffee fan, and I am sure I would enjoy this! Sounds fun to make as well.
Danielle says
We've made this before! It makes my skin feel so good.
Sarah says
What a great DIY I'll have to remember when I need to make a new gift to the many coffee lovers around me.
Charina Rasing says
There are many unknown benefits of coffee. We also use it for air fresher. I would like to try this scrub recipe too.
vidya says
i am sure this will be a heavenly body scrub
J Cherry says
I love this so much! I am such a coffee fan.
Desiree says
Love this! Great gift idea and something I personally would love to try out!
Kimmy says
I absolutely love a good coffee scrub!
Brittany says
This looks like a great scrub
Jeanine Carlson says
I read that when you use a coffee scrub, you should leave it on a few minutes to tighten your skin. Do you do this?
DJ says
Wonderful! I just love the smell of coffee. This would make such a nice gift.
ellen beck says
I have heard that you could use dry spent grounds (since reaally there is still plenty of coffee in it) and that coffee is good for cellulite. I dont know if it is true, but I have read it in many places. I have always meant to try these scrubs. this has motivate me to make it- very easy recipe!
Melissa S says
I love making homemade body scrubs for myself and for gifts. I have never tried coffee before but it sounds wonderful. I am going to have to pick up a package of epsom salt because that is the only thing I don't have from the ingredient list.
Marti Tabora says
I absolutely love this idea, I recently paid quite a bit for a coffee scrub and I'm sure this one would be just as good. Thanks for sharing it.
courtney b says
I love scrubs and I love coffee so I know I would love this!
thanks !:)
Jeanine Carlson says
I had read recently about using coffee as a scrub and how beneficial it is. Thanks for the recipe!
Erase Repair says
Body scrubs are so great when it comes to exfoliating the skin. It removes the dead skin cells in the skin making the skin smooth. The coconut oil makes the skin moisturized. It's good to use it regularly.
Stacey Roberson says
I love that it smells like coffee and easy to make. Nothing better than to be woken up with a nice body scrub.
Deborah D says
I like that it is all natural.
heather walborn says
Pinned this one, thanks! I just started looking into making my own body scrubs to help with my eczema 🙂
Lauryn R says
This DIY coffee scrub sounds incredible!! I love sugar shrubs, they always leave my skin super soft and smelling amazing. I definitely can't wait to try this one, I've never made my own before and I love coffee! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
gloria patterson says
Have to admit this looks........... I don't drink coffee but i do like the way it feels. Simple easy recipe on how to make it. Only thing that would stop me making it would be the coconut oil. I am afraid that it might make the tub slick. I have a nerve damage foot and leg so always worry about falling.
Lyndsey R. says
I love making my own body scrubs and face scrubs at home. I make a face scrub that is just brown sugar and honey...amazing! Thanks for the idea!
Cami Valenzuela says
I have sugar scrubs and heard of coffee scrubs. This sounds good. The benefits are great. Will have to try this
Katy says
This looks awesome! I absolutely love scrubs- they really work to exfoliate my skin and keep me from getting too dry. This recipe looks great! I do love the smell (and taste) of coffee and like the idea of knowing exactly what I'm putting on my body.
Hannah C says
This looks so perfect. I really want to make it for myself.
Colleen Boudreau says
I love coffee scrubs, def trying this!
Terri Irvin says
It is so important to exfoliate and I have sensitive skin so I don't think this scrub would bother me. I have dry skin so I can't exfoliate with anything that has pumice or crushed volcanic rock. This sounds very natural.
Sharon Smith says
Love Hip Mama's Place and the chance to win The summer Camp Essentials pack. I have Grand-kids who are 4, 7 and 10 years old. They would love these things.
Hannah Adkins says
Wow that looks really easy to make, not to mention how wonderful it must smell! I love that you used coconut oil. That stuff is so moisturizing!
Sandra Watts says
It looks so pretty the way it shimmers. I bet it smells awesome too! I would totally try this!
Alicia Owen says
I bet this smells good enough to eat! So easy too.
Deborah W. says
This coffee skin scrub sounds so good. I can smell the coffee scent even now. Can't wait to try making and using it. Thanks!
Sunnymay says
I've used a coffee scrub before that had simple ingredients including coconut oil and ground coconut flakes. It smelled great. Thanks for your recipe for DIY Coffee Body; I'll like adding brown sugar and cinnamon to the other ingredients and scrubbing away.
Sarah Hayes says
thanks for the idea! Id much rather make scrubs at home and this one looks divine
Nicole Etolen says
That is so amazing! That would be helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Amber Ludwig says
I do!! I love using it when transitioning from one season to another!! Great way to slough off all the dryness and irritation!! I am definitely going to try this!! It would make amazing gifts too!!
Laura says
I love the smell of coffee. I bet this is a great exfoliator!
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
oh, my goodness! I so love this idea. I would love to try this for sure! Thanks for sharing.
gale mccarron says
I just adore the use of coconut oil in my skincare products. Very moisturizing.
Natalie says
I was thinking that this would make for a perfect Christmas gift!
aziel says
This s such a interesting post. I need to try this.
Melissa Bernardo says
This coffee scrub looks amazing! I need to give it a try!
Nicole Escat says
Sounds cool and great! I want to try. Thanks for the recipe.
Patrice M Foster says
I once got coffee sugar scrubs for a gift an loved it. All scrub is to my liking. Its a good way to work the circulation and it leaves skin feeling smooth.
Esti Berkowitz says
I just love this, so delicious and good for you too!
CookingLikeAPro - Ron Leyba says
Me and my wife do coffee body scrub from time to time. It's really helpful in terms of improving circulation around the body and relaxation too.
tauyanm says
wow thanks for the recipe. another recipe to follow with coffee and coconut oil! love this both ingredients
Stephanie Pass says
How very interesting! I've seen more and more people talk about using caffeine in beauty products. I bet this scrub smells amazing!
Liz Mays says
I'd love to try this scrub. We have plenty of coffee and I could probably use some exfoliation.
Elizabeth O. says
Wow! I bet this smells really lovely. Who wouldn't want to enjoy the benefits of coffee! Thanks for the recipe, I love making DIY body scrubs and other skin care products!
ricci says
This looks like a fabulous new scrub!! I have heard really good things about coffee as a scrub and how energizing it is. Great post!
Dotty J Boucher says
I love your diy coffee scrub recipe here , I had tried one of my own and didn't use epson salt but regular salt , I will try using epson, next time.
@tisonlyme143
Anna Pry says
Ooooo I bet it smells divine and works wonders on dry dull skin, gotta try this one
Cindy Ingalls says
I'm currently using a sugar scrub, which I really like. It feels amazing on my skin but isn't too harsh. I've considered trying a DIY scrub, especially one with coffee as I know it has so many skin benefits.
vickie couturier says
interesting,not for me though,,its cheaper for me to buy it already made,and I only want my coffee to drink,i like fruity smelling scrubs,
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
I am so pinning this and making it for Christmas gifts this year! How cool!!!
Robin Masshole Mommy says
I love homemade scrubs! I bet this one smells awesome, too! Yum!
Michelle Elizondo says
I love the smell of coffee.
Julie Wood says
This coffee body scrub is amazing and really pretty. I be it can help my dry skin! I need to make this and try it out. Thanks for the recipe!
Deborah W. says
This sounds wonderful! What a great way to wake up in the morning right after you finish drinking that first cup of coffee; then use the scrub! Wonderful; can smell it now!
Deborah D says
This is a very interesting post. I never heard of a coffee scrub before.