We are used to paying a lot of attention to our faces – serums, masks, scrubs, toners, etc. And well, not so much attention to our bodies. "Shower gel that smells oh-so-lovely and moisturizer after I get out of the shower.” This is where the body beauty routine usually ends. But if you think about it – your body deserves as much attention as your face (especially in the summer, when it gets a lot of exposure). Ain’t nobody got time for that, right? Wrong! Have you ever tried exfoliating your body? If you have – how often do you do it? By all means, once you feel the incredible softness of your skin after you do some good, good scrubbing you’ll turn it into a ritual! And you won’t skip this beauty routine even when you are having a lazy day – no joke, that’s how awesome it feels!
The reason I have brought up the subject of body care is that I want to share an awesome super easy DIY body scrub recipe that will tickle your senses and leave your skin baby soft and smooth. Let’s cook!
The Recipe
The recipe, as I have already mentioned, is super simple and inexpensive and it smells delightful! You can store the mixture, once ready, in the fridge and use it whenever you feel like giving your skin nice, natural beauty treatments.
What You Need
- 1/2 cup coffee grinds (unused)
- 1/3 cup pure Argan Oil (approximately 30ml)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- spoon (to mix the ingredients)
- small cup or bowl
*If you want the mixture to smell even more delightful, you can add some cinnamon. Be careful not to eat your beauty treat, though.
How To Use The Body Scrub
You will need approximately 3-4 tablespoons of the scrub for your whole body. A small amount of the mixture goes a long way. Massage gently in a circular motion for several minutes and rinse off with warm water (make sure to rinse it off well because coffee leaves a thin film on the skin that may stain your clothes).
Now you can get out of the shower, towel dry, and enjoy your baby's soft, nourished skin. For even better results and deep hydration, follow with body moisturizer.
The Benefits
It’s made with edible ingredients! What can be better than that? No preservatives, no nasty petroleum byproducts, no unknown-hard-to pronounce chemicals!
As you all know, at the present moment, argan oil is one of the most popular natural oils on the market. It is rich in vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals, keeping it strong and healthy), and it works wonders as a moisturizer. Thanks to its high fatty acid content, Argan oil replenishes the skin, restores its lipid barrier, and improves its elasticity.
Want silky, soft, and smooth skin? This is your oil!
If there are 2 things women hate, these will be cellulite and the fact that chocolate makes us gain weight. Since this homemade scrub contains coffee, thus caffeine, it will help you get rid of the first, by stimulating blood flow, detoxing, and tightening the skin. Unfortunately, it can’t take away the calories from our favorite sweet treat. (It doesn’t mean you can have that deliciously looking chocolate candy)
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