Project Description
A easy DIY scrub for coffee-lovers. This body scrub is made with coffee grounds, coffee butter and coffee oil. Exfoliates away dead skin, while the coffee oil & butter leave skin feeling super smooth. The touch of potassium cocoate prevents an overly-greasy feel.
TIME
20 Mins
CRAFT
Body Scrub
DIFFICULITY
Beginner
YIELDS
Four 4oz Jars
We are adding some Bella Tica Organic Coffee grounds for exfoliation and coffee butter for really nice extra moisture.
The scrub can be used with fresh or used coffee grounds. When utilizing used coffee grounds, make sure they are completely dry to avoid bacterial growth. Products that contains water needs a preservative to prevent mold. While this scrub is only made with oil and potassium cocoate, the recipe does contain Optiphen because it may come in contact with water in the shower. It can be omitted if you prefer.
Coffee oil is definitely the star in this scrub. Extracted directly from roasted coffee beans produces a thick texture & dark color. The combination of the coffee oil, coffee butter, and coffee grounds gives the recipe a fabulous coffee smell. Adding a touch of Espresso Fragrance Oil gives the scrub some sweeter notes. If you’re using Bella Tica organic quality, fresh coffee grounds, you probably don’t need to use any fragrance oil at all.
This scrub is quite “dry,” still it leaves behind a light oily-feel on the skin. The coffee oil is quite dark, but the scrub doesn’t leave any color on the skin, due to the potassium cocoate used in this recipe. You could also use a liquid soap base if you prefer.
Full Recipe in Details
INGREDIENTS
Four 4 oz. Bail Jars
7 oz. Fresh Coffee Grounds
3 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
3 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
1 oz. Coffee Butter
1 oz. Coffee Seed Oil
1.5 oz. Potassium Cocoate
6 mL Espresso Fragrance Oil
0.1 oz. Optiphen
Dropper
GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS
In a heat-safe container, add the sweet almond oil and coffee butter. Place the container in the microwave and heat using 20-30 second bursts until the coffee butter is melted.
In a heat-safe container, add the sweet almond oil and coffee butter. Place the container in the microwave and heat using 20-30 second bursts until the coffee butter is melted.
Measure the coffee grounds into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm oil mixture into the coffee grounds and stir to fully combine.
To use, apply the coffee grounds to wet skin and scrub. Rinse off and pat dry.
To use, apply the coffee grounds to wet skin and scrub. Rinse off and pat dry.
NOTES
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