Do you like to kick back and relax over the Sunday news and a hot cup of joe? Or maybe you're brewing coffee each morning before you head to work. Either way, save up some of those coffee grounds and treat yourself to a long hot shower with this coffee grounds shower scrub.
Not only will you get a few moments peace and quiet (well, hopefully!), you're also recycling. Hmm, perhaps if you drink a lot of coffee you should treat yourself to this scrub-down weekly. After all, it's good for the environment, so why not?
What you need:
- 1/4 C light olive oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 C raw turbinado sugar
- 1/2 C freshly used coffee grounds
- 15 drops peppermint essential oil
How to use them:
- Combine everything in a medium-sized bowl and blend it with a fork.
- Place the scrub in a wide-mouth jar and store it in a cool place. It will keep for a week or two, maybe longer if you refrigerate it.
- While showering, apply handfuls of the scrub all over wet skin, starting with your feet and working your way up. Pay particular attention to rough skin in areas like elbows, heels, and the like.
- After using the scrub, rinse off and use your regular cleansing products (preferably a mild soap or body wash). Dry off with a fluffy towel, and remember to apply lotion to seal in moisture.
- Keep in mind that body scrubs shouldn't be used more than once or twice a week, especially for those with sensitive skin.
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