Coffee Body Scrub

My cupboards are overflowing with specialty teas and coffees. I drink enough day in and day out, and I needed to use up some coffee ASAP to make space.

Someone, a long time ago told me that coarse ground coffee makes for a great body scrub; So I experimented.

Its actually the caffeine that provides most of the added benefits. However the grounds help exfoliate old skin cells, while the caffeine provides antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits. The Caffeine also helps minimize the appearance of cellulite and varicose veins.

SCRUB! (follow loosely, experiment with added ingredients)

• 2 cups of coarse ground coffee
• 1/2 cup of sea salt or raw sugar (or both)
• 3 tablespoons of Almond oil
• 3 drops of Almond or Vanilla extract for aroma

Mix all the ingredients together, in the shower gently scrub your skin with the mixture( avoid your neck and face), rinse and wash with a gentle soap.

Applying the mixture at first was a little intimidating... Until I rinsed with soap; I thought I might have stained my skin!

Once I rinsed thoroughly, and dried off; I was in awe as to how soft and clean my skin felt!

Please excuse the pale skin, i was kind of hoping it would stain it slightly *blush*

MAY I SUGGEST BEFORE STARTING?

• Use Old or Dark towels you don't mind staining
• Put down a hair catcher in the drain of your shower
• Have a poof or face cloth handy, it really does rid of old skin cells. 
• Keep remaining scrub in an airtight container for a quick scrub next time.

Treating Myself: All Natural Home Spa Day!

Home products for Home Spa

I love Avocados!








They have nearly 20 essential vitamins and minerals. This emollient fruit is rich in potassium, Vitamins B, E and K.  Avocado oils and proteins provide hydration and strength for your hair.
Have you ever had an avocado get a little too ripe to eat? Mash it up and Slather it on!

Avocado hair Mask:
1 avocado
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon of olive oil

Mash all the ingredients together.
Wet hair with warm water, then massage mixture into your scalp and work your way down until your hair is coated.
Allow the mask to set, about 30 minutes. Then rinse out. Shampoo after if you’d like.

Sugar and Spice, makes everything nice!

Most people have many of these ingredients in their pantry. Combine these spices and sugars for a clean, bright, rejuvenated, and soft complexion!

1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of almond oil
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal
1 teaspoon of nutmeg

Scrub your face in a circular gentile motion for about 2 minutes. Rinse and pat your face dry.
You can store the remaining Scrub mixture in an airtight container for another scrub another day.

Don't be scared to try other ingredients in this scrub. I added honey (which deeply hydrates the skin), and a pinch of cinnamon (for aroma). you can add fruits, herbs, or even ground coffee.

So that was my homemade spa day, I didn't even have to spend a penny.