How To Make An Exfoliating Coffee Face Scrub

This coffee face scrub is perfect for awakening dull skin, increasing circulation, and is safe for all skin types, even sensitive skin!

Exfoliating scrubs are extremely easy to make at home. Even better is that the ingredients in homemade scrubs are so safe, you can eat them! 

I’ve shared several body scrub recipes before, but I’ve been cautious about sharing face scrub recipes. The reason being is that many scrubs are too abrasive for the face. Sugar, brown sugar and salt are often used in scrubs. Sea salt is especially rough on the skin and should only be used on the most rigid skin (your feet and hands). 

When it comes to your face, you need only use the gentlest exfoliant. My two favorite face scrubs are made with fine ground coffee and ground oats. Both of these are very gentle on the skin yet leave the skin bright and smooth. 

My coffee face scrub uses only finely ground coffee and a carrier oil (I use coconut oil or hemp seed oil). This two-ingredient face scrub comes together quickly and is appropriate for all skin types. 

Coffee Face Scrub Ingredients

Just two ingredients for this very simple recipe:

• 1 tbsp good fine-ground organic coffee
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Because there are just two ingredients, you want to make sure they’re of the highest possible quality to ensure good results. I’ve linked to my favorite coconut oil brand above – you can read more about my methodology for finding the best possible coconut oil. Of course, you can also easily make your own coconut oil at home.

Coffee Face Scrub Recipe

For this facial scrub recipe, you’ll need a tbs of very fine ground coffee and one tbs of your favorite facial oil.

Instructions:

Step 1: Pour 1/4 cup of organic coffee beans into a coffee grinder and grind on high for 30-60 seconds. Open the coffee grinder and mix the coffee grinds around. Then, grind again until the coffee grinds to a fine powder. This step is essential because if the ground coffee isn’t finely ground, it may be too abrasive on your skin and cause irritation. 

Step 2: Measure one tablespoon of finely ground coffee from the grinder and scoop it into a small bowl. 

Step 3: Choose your carrier oil. If you have acne-prone skin, it’s best to choose a non-comedogenic oil to use on your face. High comedogenic oils clog pores and are not suitable for acne prone skin. My favorite non-comedogenic facial oils are hemp seed oil, neem oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil and rosehip oil. Though coconut oil is a higher comedogenic oil, it’s safe for many skin types and works tremendously well in this recipe (it’s what I use daily on my face).

Step 4: Create your coffee face scrub! Now it’s time to mix your scrub and apply it to your face. First, you mix the coffee grounds with the carrier oil. If you’re adding essential oils to your face scrub, now is the time to add them. I suggest adding only one or two drops.

How To Use

1. Before you begin, take care that your face is clean and remove any makeup. My homemade makeup remover whips are great for this! 
2. Next, take a small portion of the mixture and rub it between your fingers. Then gently massage your face in circular motions. Use more scrub if needed to scrub the whole face and neck area. This scrub is also gentle enough to use on the lips.
3. Once you’ve exfoliated your face, gently rinse the coffee face scrub off with warm water (don’t use hot water). Use a towel to damp your face dry. 
4. Follow with a a face mask, face serum and moisturizer. 

FAQ

If you love this coffee face scrub recipe, then try out my lavender sugar scrub (great for gift giving), Lemon Sugar Scrub, Whipped Body Butter, Coconut Oil Lotion Bars, or Coconut Oil Bath Melts.

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