This one is for all the coffee addicts out there. You know who you are, and it's okay. We are in this together. Here is a really simple scrub that you can make with 4 simple ingredients. Not only is this a great pick me up for tired skin, but with the holidays coming up, this is a great inexpensive gift that your friends will love! To make it more gift appropriate, put it in a mason jar and tie it off with a ribbon, and add a tag to let your friends know what it is. One of the nice things about this scrub, is that you can add whatever scent or spices you like and mix them in. This is just a base recipe that you can jump off from to create your own unique scrub.
Ingredients:
Coffee Grounds- Coffee beans are choc full of anti-oxidants which help to reduce the inflammation in your skin, as well as protect it from free radicals. It makes your skin look younger, tightens the pores, and effectly removes dead skin cells.
Sugar- Sugar is a natural exfoliate that won't clog your pores, and actually helps eliminate acne by balancing the skin's natural oils.
Honey- Honey is a natural antibiotic that helps to eliminate acne, as well as clean up the pores without stripping it of the natural oils. It also slows down the aging process to the skin, because it is full of antioxidants. Another skin bonus, is that it Honey makes your skin glow, and helps to create a balanced tone to your skin.
Olive Oil- Olive Oil is a great moisturizer, because even after you wash it off it regenerates your skin and keeps it smooth and supple while keeping the skin firm. It also helps skin heal, with all of it's restorative properties.
Okay, now that you have the low down on all the ingredients and their benefits, let's get started!
Directions:
1. Mix 1/4 cup of Coffee Grounds with 3/4 cup of Sugar.
2. Add in 2 TBSP of Honey and mix into the coffee/sugar
3. Pour in 1/2 of Olive Oil and mix all the ingredients together.
4. This is optional, but depending on what kind of spices you like, add as much as you like to the mixture. I added about a TSP of Cinnamon and Pumpkin Spice to make it more festive.
5. Store Mixture in an air tight container. Can Last for up to 2-3 weeks
That's it! It's so easy to make scrubs at home, and it also is so beneficial for your skin. I like to use this scrub 2-3 times a week to keep my skin soft and supple. I really hope you all enjoyed this! If you did, be sure to tell me about it in the comments, plus any questions you have, can be left their, and I'll get back to you ASAP. I love ya'll so much, Muah!
Grace
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