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I love a good body scrub, and this DIY coffee scrub is a great way to get your coffee fix without the caffeine buzz.
Ok, I have a confession. I don’t actually drink coffee. I can’t stand the taste, and I’m super sensitive to caffeine. But I DO love the smell, so this coffee scrub is perfect for me.
So basically, you don’t have to be a coffee addict to love this homemade coffee scrub. It’s perfect for tea lovers who secretly love the smell of coffee (like me!).
Because this body scrub smells like freshly brewed coffee.
With a hint of vanilla.
And a little sugar.
It pretty much smells like your perfect vanilla latte, but you get to rub it all over your body.
If you need a better reason than the delicious aroma of fresh coffee to make this DIY coffee scrub.
BENEFITS OF COFFEE SCRUB
Coffee grounds add texture to this homemade scrub that, when mixed with sugar, helps exfoliate the skin. Coffee, sugar, and oils, when combined, make this simple DIY body scrub with a rich aroma.
This DIY coffee scrub will leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed after you’re done with exfoliation. And it’s so easy and inexpensive to make!
I have a basic coffee scrub version perfect for all over, a facial coffee scrub that doubles as a face mask, and a coffee lip scrub version as well. Pick your favorite or make them all.
Let’s get started!
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COFFEE SCRUB RECIPE FOR BODY
- ½ cup ground coffee
- ½ cup organic sugar
- 2 TBS grapeseed oil
- 1 TBS almond oil
- ½ TBS jojoba oil
- 5 drops vitamin E
- 14 drops of vanilla essential oil
HOW TO MAKE IT
Combine coffee grounds and sugar and mix well.
Add in grapeseed, almond, and jojoba oils, vitamin E, and vanilla.
Mix until thoroughly combined. The coffee will not be swimming in oil—this is a slightly dry-feeling scrub to the touch, but still extremely moisturizing.
To use your homemade coffee scrub, rub the scrub mixture all over your body, or wherever you need exfoliation. Apply the scrub and let it sit for at least a minute before rinsing.
Store your homemade coffee scrub in an airtight container, and it will keep for months. Coffee body scrubs are great DIY gifts. How cute would this be paired with a Starbucks gift card?
DIY COFFEE SCRUB FOR FACE (THAT DOUBLES AS A FACE MASK)
I do think the above coffee body scrub is gentle enough to use on your face; however, I prefer a different combination of oils for my face. I have sensitive and oily skin, so I like to use lighter-feeling oils for my face.
Grapeseed and coconut oils are perfect for a homemade coffee scrub for the face.
- ½ cup ground coffee
- ¼ cup
- 2 TBS grapeseed oil
- 1 TBS coconut oil
MAKE YOUR COFFEE FACE SCRUB
Combine ground coffee with grapeseed and coconut oil and stir until completely combined.
This scrub has a paste-like texture. It is much wetter-feeling than the body scrub and can be used like a coffee face mask as well.
To use your coffee face scrub, apply a thick layer all over your face and gently rub to exfoliate. I like to leave it on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing clean. I love that this coffee scrub does double duty as a facial scrub and exfoliating face mask!
This recipe makes about 3 ounces finished. (And it filled my mini mason jar perfectly—aren’t they adorable?!) Store in an airtight container – this will keep for several months.
DIY COFFEE LIP SCRUB FOR PLUMP LIPS
It’s just as easy to make a coffee lip scrub as it is to make a body scrub or face scrub! Homemade coffee lip scrub is made with only 4 ingredients—ground coffee, honey, coconut oil, and ground cinnamon.
- 1 TBS ground coffee
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until a paste is formed. This makes about 1.5 TBS of finished scrub—about 10-15 uses. Store in an airtight container.
HOW TO USE A COFFEE LIP SCRUB
Take a small, pea-sized amount of coffee lip scrub on your fingers and rub it all over your lips. This is messy, so I like to do it over a sink. Rub the coffee scrub on your lips for about 30 seconds, and then let it sit for another minute before rinsing clean.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How often should I use coffee scrub?
It’s best to exfoliate your skin frequently, so try to use your coffee scrub 1-2 times per week. However, if you have particularly rough skin or just love a good scrub down, you can use your homemade coffee scrub as often as you’d like. Everything in this scrub is safe enough to eat, so there’s no harm in using it often.
Will the coffee grounds clog my drain?
Coffee grounds may clog your drains, so be cautious with this scrub! When I use the facial scrub, I rinse it off over my kitchen sink so that the coffee grounds go down the disposal instead of in the bathroom sink.
I do use the coffee body scrub in the shower and have not had problems with clogged shower drains. You may prefer to use this body scrub over a towel instead of in the shower.
Can I put used coffee grounds in my scrub?
You can use either fresh or used coffee grounds to make your own coffee scrub. I usually use fresh, especially if I plan to save the scrub to use at a later time.
If you are using used coffee grounds for your DIY coffee scrub, you will want to make sure they are completely dry before using them to avoid any bacteria growing in your scrub. To dry your used coffee grounds, place them in a thin layer on a towel or baking sheet and let them air dry.
Want to reuse the grounds from your morning pot of coffee? If you plan to use the scrub immediately, there is no need to dry the coffee grounds.
Try this super easy alternative for a 2-minute scrub with used coffee grounds.
Mix your used coffee grounds with whatever oil you prefer (olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil would all work well). The grounds will be wet but not drowning in oil. Don’t worry about the proportions—it’s really hard to mess this up!
Use your homemade coffee scrub immediately. Rub it all over your body or wherever your skin needs some extra.
Reusing coffee grounds is a great way to make your DIY body scrub low-waste!
We drink a lot of coffee in this house so all these ideas are great. I didn’t realize all the uses, especially the part of removing odors.
How long will the fresh ground scrub keep in the container?
Hi Rachael, as long as the coffee grounds are dry and free of water when you use them, this should keep about 3 months.
can i use espresso coffee grounds?
sure, that should work fine!
haha yes totally unexpensive
What great, easy recipes! They sound super skin-pampering, and I definitely can’t wait to give them a try.
I’ve made scrubs with used coffee grounds before, and they kept about 5 days in an airtight container. Perfect for when the coffee you drink gives you a smaller amount of used grounds, like emptying out K-cups or the like. (And it really does feel so low-waste!)