Coffee Body Scrub

Homemade gifts like this tick all the boxes:
• Affordable
•  Low-waste
• Thoughtful and personal
• Clean ingredients and good for the skin
•  Not adding to the mountain of consumer clutter we all already have

Benefits of this Coffee, Coconut & Raw Sugar Body Scrub
This DIY scrub is full of skin-loving ingredients and gives you a beautiful, natural exfoliation without any of the chemicals you'll find in commercial body scrubs.

1. Natural exfoliation
The combination of raw sugar and coffee grounds gently buffs away dead skin cells, leaving your skin softer, smoother and more radiant. The dual texture gives an effective exfoliation without being too harsh.

2. Stimulates circulation
Caffeine naturally promotes blood flow to the surface of the skin, which can help brighten dull areas and create a more even-looking skin tone. Many people notice a nice glow straight after using it.

3. Saves money + makes a beautiful homemade gift
Body scrubs in stores can easily cost anywhere from $20 to $50+ per jar, and most are filled with preservatives, artificial fragrance, emulsifiers and micro-plastics.
This version costs just a few dollars to make using ingredients you probably already have, and looks gorgeous in a glass jar tied with a little ribbon — a thoughtful, natural and budget-friendly Christmas gift.

4. Hydrates while exfoliating
Coconut oil helps lock in moisture and leaves your skin beautifully soft instead of feeling stripped. It supports the skin barrier and is perfect for dry legs, arms and winter skin.

5. Rich in antioxidants
Coffee contains natural antioxidants, which may help support healthy-looking skin and protect against environmental stress. It's a lovely way to nourish the skin while giving it a deep exfoliation.

6. Naturally chemical-free
This scrub is completely natural with no preservatives, artificial fragrance, petrochemicals, emulsifiers or micro-plastics — unlike most commercial body scrubs.
Just simple ingredients from your kitchen that are gentle on your skin and better for the environment.

This homemade scrub:
• Exfoliates
• Brightens
• Hydrates
• Supports circulation
• Softens dry skin
• Costs only a few dollars to make
• Makes a gorgeous natural Christmas gift!

1. Place used coffee grounds onto a lined tray, break them up if not already, and bake in the oven at 100°C for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

2. Add raw sugar to mixing bowl. MILL / 3 SEC / SPEED 8. Scrape down sides.

3. Add dried coffee grounds, coconut (or MCT) oil and essential oils of choice (see notes). Mix 10 sec / Reverse / Speed 4.

4. Scrape down sides. MIX / 10 SEC / REVERSE / SPEED 4

5. Pour into a sterilised jar.

6. Store in the shower and use as needed.

Notes:
• Make sure the essential oil you choose is suitable for skin use – not all are. Some can cause irritation and others are photosensitive (so shouldn't be applied before sun exposure).
• You can get used coffee grounds from your espresso machine, after plunging/french press, using a percolator or moka pot, or even ask your local cafe for some.
• Ensure coffee grounds are fully dry before using them to prevent mould. If you are using them from a plunger, they may be more wet and need more time in the oven to fully dry out.
• If you prefer a coarser scrub, skip the milling step for the raw sugar.