How to Make Your Own Sweet Body Scrub from Coffee and Sugar in Just 5 Minutes

Posted on the 31 October 2011 by Jackiebernardi @JackieBernardi

This body scrub is for you if you LOVE your coffee!  The fragrance is over the top, and the oils used are ultra-conditioning so that your skin is as soft and smooth as possible.  It only takes about five minutes to make, and you should be able to get 4 or 5 treatments out of it.

Note: This scrub is not to be used on facial skin.

Sweet Coffee and Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

Gather together:

  • Large, clean bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Container with a lid to hold the finished product
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar (up to 4 cups depending on how “dry” you want the scrub)
  • ¼ cup coffee grounds
  • 12 dros Vanilla essential oil
  • 2 oz sweet Almond Oil
  • 2 oz Avocado Oil

Directions

  1. Pour a few table spoons worth of the alcohol into the mixing bowl, measuring spoons and cups, and the product container.
  2. Wipe all over these items with the paper towels to sanitize the items.  Make sure all items are completely dry before you move on.
  3. Mix all items together in the mixing bowl, until all items are equally distributed.
  4. Spoon the scrub into the container, and place the lid on immediately.

Directions for use

Apply to wet or dry skin, and gently rub in small circles all over your body, except your face.  Do not use on your face, or neck.

Have you ever made your own body scrub?  If so, please share with us in the comments below.