Make your own DIY coconut coffee scrub with coconut oil for silky, smooth skin. This simple homemade scrub is an effective exfoliant and offers several natural skin benefits.
Creating a coffee scrub at home is quick and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for showers and holidays. With a few basic supplies like coconut oil and vitamin E oil, you can also mix up sugar scrubs and salt scrubs whenever you like.
DIY Coffee Scrub (Coconut Coffee Scrub)
This coconut coffee scrub leaves skin feeling soft and makes a lovely, low-cost gift. The blend of coffee and coconut oil exfoliates, helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, and provides hydration.
Use it in the shower to exfoliate your body or to refresh and soften your hands.
More handmade gift ideas:
If you prefer edible gifts, rosemary salt is a great choice. For candles, a lemon lavender candle is easy to make. Lilac sugar is another favorite for homemade treats.
Table of contents
- DIY Coffee Scrub (Coconut Coffee Scrub)
- How to Make DIY Coffee Scrub
- Benefits of Using a Body Scrub
- Coffee benefits for skin :
- Benefits of Coconut Oil
- Benefits of Vitamin E Oil
- Fractionated Coconut Oil vs Coconut Butter?
- Will coconut oil clog the drain?
- Where to store diy coffee scrub?
- How long does homemade coffee scrub last?
- Alternate oils for Coffee Scrub
How to Make DIY Coffee Scrub
Ingredients:
- Ground coffee
- Coconut oil (fractionated coconut oil recommended for a liquid texture)
- Mason jars or other sealable containers
Steps:
- Gather your ingredients and equipment: ground coffee, coconut oil, mixing bowl, spoon, and jars.
- Combine the ground coffee, coconut oil, and vitamin E oil in a bowl. Stir until the mixture reaches a wet-sand consistency.
Transfer the scrub to clean, dry jars and store in a cool, dry place.
Benefits of Using a Body Scrub
Body scrubs remove dead skin cells, encourage skin cell turnover, and leave skin feeling polished and refreshed. Making your own scrub is often less expensive and lets you control every ingredient, which is ideal for sensitive skin or those avoiding certain additives.
Coffee benefits for skin:
Coffee offers several benefits beyond exfoliation:
- High in antioxidants
- May provide anti-aging benefits
- Contains B3, which can offer some protection from sun-related damage
- Anti-inflammatory properties
What type of coffee is best for coffee scrubs?
Any ground coffee works well, including instant coffee. Use what you have on hand.
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil supports skin health in several ways:
- Deeply moisturizing
- Contains antioxidants
- May help reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Can soothe redness
Benefits of Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil is a popular skin ingredient because it moisturizes and helps protect skin:
- Can reduce the appearance of fine lines and scars
- Helps combat sun damage
- Soothes itchy or irritated skin
- Has anti-aging properties
Fractionated Coconut Oil vs Coconut Butter?
Fractionated coconut oil stays liquid at lower temperatures, is odorless, and absorbs quickly, making it convenient for scrubs. Coconut butter is solid at room temperature and melts easily, which can change the texture of the scrub. Either works—fractionated oil for a lighter, consistently liquid scrub; coconut butter for a richer, firmer texture.
Will coconut oil clog the drain?
To avoid buildup when rinsing oil-based scrubs, run hot water down the drain for 30–60 seconds after use.
Where to store diy coffee scrub?
Store your scrub in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dry spot such as a bathroom cabinet. Ensure jars and utensils are clean and dry before filling to prolong shelf life.
How long does homemade coffee scrub last?
Stored properly, the scrub should last up to three months. Discard it if you notice an off smell, mold, or discoloration.
Alternate oils for Coffee Scrub
If you don’t have fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil or olive oil are excellent alternatives. Coconut butter can also be used—melt it briefly to combine with the coffee.
If you enjoy making skincare at home, try a rose sugar scrub or a rose body polish for more easy projects.
DIY Coffee Scrub (Coconut Coffee Scrub)
Equipment
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2 8 oz. Mason Jars
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Mixing Bowl
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Spoon
Materials
- 2 cups ground coffee
- ½ cup fractionated coconut oil
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
Instructions
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Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Add a bit more oil if you prefer a softer consistency.
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Spoon the scrub into clean mason jars, seal tightly, and store in a cool, dry place. Use the scrub in the shower and rinse thoroughly.
Notes
If you don’t have fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil or olive oil work well. Coconut butter can be used too—melt it briefly to combine, as it is solid at room temperature.