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    Home » DIY & Crafts » DIY Coffee Body Scrub

    DIY Coffee Body Scrub

    Published: Feb 22, 2015 · Modified: Dec 6, 2018 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A homemade body scrub that comes together in minutes - it smells amazing and makes a great DIY present!

    But even though this DIY coffee body scrub is not something I would keep in the pantry, it's definitely something I would buy. Plus all the ingredients come from my pantry, so I figure it counts as part of the homemade challenge.

    I first made this at Christmas for our mums. It smelt and looked SO good that I had to make a jar for myself. I also made little labels for the jars to add to the cute factor. I can't help it!

    DIY Coffee Body Scrub (1)

    I found the recipe here and just adjusted it slightly. I used coconut oil instead of olive oil and added a little vanilla extract because it smells good!

    Coffee Body Scrub (3)

    Coffee Body Scrub (4)

    It seriously takes 5 minutes, you can put it in any jar and it is a FABULOUS body scrub. It does leave coffee grounds all through the bottom of your shower, but it's a small price to pay for a delicious smelling & totally invigorating time!

    If you're making this as a gift I would strongly suggest doubling the recipe and keeping a jar for yourself...I promise, you won't be able to part with this!

    Coffee Body Scrub (2)

    DIY Coffee Body Scrub

    DIY coffee body scrub - no more spending heaps on body scrubs full of nasties - this is all natural and makes the perfect DIY gift!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup ground coffee (I used plunger grind right out of the packet)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Measure all ingredients into a bowl. Mix together until incorporated. Spoon into a jar and use ALLLL over your body for an invigorating body scrub!
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    1. Carole says

      November 16, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      Hi Laura

      Could you use coffee grounds from making coffee as i never seem to know what to do with it all and throwing it in the bin always makes me sad?

      I don't have a garden, so cannot put the coffee grounds in a compost bin or put them on anything in the garden.

      Love your recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 07, 2022 at 1:50 pm

        Hi Carole, yes you can, I would just make sure to spread the used grounds on a tray to dry out before mixing up, otherwise the scrub tends to get quite gluggy!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      June 07, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      I just made this thank you! I want to eat it it smells so good 🙂 my mixture is quite a smooth paste. I wanted it a bit more gritty. Do you know why it would be so smooth? I wondered if coconut oil was too hot when I mixed it in and melted the sugar slightly. Or is there a specific sugar I should use? Thanks

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      • Laura says

        June 10, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        That could be it - I just used regular white sugar but you could use raw sugar if you wanted it a bit grittier. It might depend on the grind of the coffee too - use a coarser grind like plunger coffee rather than espresso! Laura

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        • Katie pearson says

          October 24, 2021 at 6:57 am

          How long should I leave it on for and how many times a week should I do this??

        • Laura says

          January 05, 2022 at 8:08 am

          Totally up to you!

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