Removing dead skin through exfoliation with a face scrub reduces the buildup of dirt, bacteria, and dead skin in pores and helps eliminate whiteheads.
A face scrub is a gentle exfoliating cleanser. It usually consists of small granular particles to remove old skin cells. This allows new skin cells to emerge, resulting in refreshed skin. Additionally, it cleanses the skin deeply. This type of cleansing smooths the skin and also softens it. The exfoliation process encourages blood flow to the surface of the skin, giving you that warm and healthy glow.
While gentle exfoliation is important, what you use to exfoliate is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Most available facial exfoliating products contain chemicals that may seem great at first, but over time can cause issues for your skin.
The great news is that it is very easy to make your own face scrub right at home, including using coffee. Let’s dive right into this excellent DIY coffee face scrub!
Ingredients for Face Scrub
Coffee contains antioxidants that can help heal the skin, and it also has the right texture to work as an exfoliant, helping to remove those dead skin cells.
Coconut oil is a natural antifungal and antimicrobial ingredient. It also helps to moisturize the skin.
Raw honey is excellent for healing the skin and helps with moisture absorption and retention, which helps keep the skin soft and hydrated. This homemade face scrub with honey is perfect for your weekly skincare routine.
Carrot seed oil has an amber color and is extracted from carrot seeds. It has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties. It can work wonders for dry, sun-damaged skin. Carrot seed oil works well for both dry and oily skin types.
Tea tree oil can really help keep the skin healthy and free from blemishes, making it an excellent part of this face scrub for acne. Like carrot seed oil, tea tree oil contains antibacterial properties known as terpenes.
How to Make Your Own Face Scrub
By mixing a few ingredients, you can create an amazing face scrub that leaves your skin soft, supple, and glowing. This DIY coffee face scrub recipe will surely become one of your favorites.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons organic raw honey
4 tablespoons organic coffee grounds
8 drops carrot seed oil
6 drops tea tree essential oil
Preparation Method:
You can make the homemade face scrub right in the jar you intend to store it in, or you can make it in a small bowl and then transfer it to a tightly sealed jar.
Pour the coconut oil and honey into the jar or bowl.
Then, add the coffee grounds. You can even use the coffee grounds from this morning—what a great way to reuse coffee! If you don’t drink coffee, you can purchase organic ground coffee for this recipe.
Mix the ingredients together. Then add the carrot seed oil and tea tree oil. Mix all these ingredients together, and you’re ready to do a facial exfoliation. You can store the product in the refrigerator to help preserve it.
Now, let’s try it out! Make sure your skin is clean, so wash your face first. Pat your skin dry, then use a spoon or a small spatula to scoop out a little facial scrub. Stand over the sink or do this in the shower to minimize any mess.
Gently rub the scrub on your face and neck (you can even put it on the backs of your hands!). Make sure to avoid your eyes. Once you’ve covered all areas, let it sit for a few minutes. Then rinse gently with warm water. Pat your skin dry.
Apply a drop of coconut oil. Repeat once or twice a week for best results.
Recipe Summary
Put the coconut oil and honey in a small bowl or jar.
Then, add the coffee grounds.
Mix the ingredients.
Add the carrot seed oil and tea tree oil.
Mix all the ingredients together.
Store the product in a small jar in the refrigerator.
