Perk Up Your Skin With Homemade Coffee Beauty Scrub

Coffee grounds not only give you energy, but they also can enliven your looks. Use this homemade scrub to create a buzz with your glowing skin.

Coffee Beauty Scrub

By: Caroline Shannon-Karasik

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coffee grounds
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1: Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Store in a resealable container.

2: When ready to use, massage coffee scrub into thigh area, rubbing in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water when finished.

Note: Substitute brown or granulated sugar if you don't have turbinado sugar. You can substitute olive oil with almond, baby or grapeseed oils.

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