Hi friends! Back with another DIY and we have oodles to talk about so let's get started! First of all check out my video tutorial if you haven't already & then head back here :)
Overview:
This DIY Coffee Scrub is amazing for:
- Exfoliating - the coffee grounds & brown sugar work together to buff away the dead skin cells leaving the skin as soft as a baby's bottom!
- Fights cellulite - massaging the scrub into the skin for about 10 minutes can help by increasing blood flow and circulation - therefore reducing the cellulite (we'll chat more about cellulite below)
- Eliminates - red bumps on the backs of arms and legs, as well as body acne! Seriously I've tried a million body scrubs, both DIY and store bought, and nothing has worked light this scrub has (which rocks am I right!?)
- Moisturizes - since the coffee can dry out the skin, the balance of the olive oil is perfect to leave your skin supple and soft
Now let's chat on why each ingredient rocks for your skin!
Coffee:
Coffee is great for removing puffiness and swelling which is awesome for just waking up and for bringing down the swelling of acne. Coffee is also a natural astringent that helps to tighten pores and control oil on your face. Coffee grounds also make for a great natural exfoliant leaving your skin smooth and fresh. The caffeine in coffee is a known diuretic and can help to tighten the skin and help to reduce cellulite when applied topically. Basically coffee rocks!
Olive Oil:
Olive oil is jam packed full of nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamins A and E which are both incredible for your skin! Vitamins A & E can help to repair skin damage from sun exposure and pollutants in the atmosphere. As you know by now, olive oil is amazing for moisturizing your skin. It penetrates deep into the skin providing the moisture needed as well as a shield to protect your skin keeping it super smooth all day. Olive oil also helps improve skin elasticity which helps to reduce wrinkles and prevent premature aging. As you can see olive oil is incredible for your skin!
Brown Sugar:
Brown sugar is a great gentle, natural exfoliant. Since many other exfoliants are rougher and can sometimes do more damage than good, balancing it out which brown sugar helps to gently remove dead skin cells, than to rip up your existing skin. Brown sugar is a strong enough exfoliant to scrub away the dull skin, but gentle enough not to create any damage. It also tastes great too!
Let's talk Cellulite:
By massaging this scrub into your skin you can improve micro circulation, which will remove excess water from your skin and make it appear firmer which is why coffee it is said to fights cellulite and prevent water retention.
As stated previously, the caffeine in coffee is a diuretic which can help to tighten the skin which reduces cellulite when applied topically. By massaging the scrub on the skin in circular motions for at least 10 minutes, and massaging over your body in the direction of lymphatic flow (up from your feet toward your heart), the movement plus the caffeine can help depuff the areas that accumulates fluid and it can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Because the amount of toxins in your body plays a part in how severe your cellulite looks, the caffeine and antioxidants in coffee can help to banish free radicals & stimulate blood flow & improve circulation.
That being said, you cannot expect this scrub to completely get rid of your cellulite without a healthy diet and exercise. It is a build up of fat as well, so you need to balance out a healthy life style with the addition of this scrub.
1/4 cup coffee grounds: https://amzn.to/2vIgJkQ
1 TBSP olive oil: https://amzn.to/2SRLUCj
2 TBSP brown sugar: https://amzn.to/2V1gxYG
Mix all together and apply to your face & whole body. Rinse off with luke warm water and pat dry. Check out my video for the complete tutorial!
Hope you like it!!!
XOXO,
Linds
