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Benefits and Recipe of Homemade Scrub with Coffee Grounds
Specialty coffee has numerous proven health benefits, acting, for example, in helping to lose weight and reducing the risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, as well as helping with the disposition and memory of drinkers. What a lot of people don’t know is that coffee is rich in antioxidants and reusing the leftover grounds after spending everyday coffee can help with the overall health of the skin.
The brand Meu Porcento (@meuporcento), from Brazil, has developed a super easy homemade exfoliator recipe, to use coffee grounds that would be discarded to make a skin treatment that is natural and with numerous advantages. The brand, which was created by 4 friends as a way of awakening in people questions about the current model of life, preaches the creation of habits always thinking about reducing the production of waste, with ideas of conscious consumption. The recipe for a homemade exfoliator with coffee grounds meets the desire of people who is looking to rethink their daily consumption and the use of quality products that can be reused before being discarded.
A large part of beauty products has so-called microplastics in their composition. They are the small spheres found mainly in skin exfoliation products. In addition to being dangerous to health, they also affect marine life, as they are not fully filtered in sewage treatments and end up being consumed by fish and other animals, which mistake them for food. Coffee grounds are an excellent natural product that acts as a natural exfoliant for the skin. It can be used simply, quickly, and efficiently and is rich in antioxidants and can increase blood flow, which helps with overall skin health. Another ingredient in this homemade exfoliation recipe is honey, rich in minerals, natural enzymes and vitamins that strengthen the immune system and rejuvenate. Applying the concept of “do it yourself”, it is possible to transform what would potentially be “garbage” into an efficient and sustainable product. Not only that, but it also reduces the environmental impact by generating less waste.
Ingredients
– 1 cup of honey
– 1/3 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
– 1 to 5 tablespoons of coffee grounds
– up to 1 teaspoon of essential oils (optional – suggestions: lemongrass, orange, lavender, rosemary, fennel. Check the suggested maximum amount to be used by the manufacturer of the chosen oil).
Preparation and Use
In a glass or porcelain pot, add the honey with the essential oils (optional) and mix with a spoon until smooth. Gradually add the oil and coffee grounds and mix until smooth. Adjust the consistency according to personal taste. For a more concentrated scrub, add more spoons of coffee grounds. The recipe yields 400ml and can be stored for up to 2 weeks in a glass jar with a lid. Apply a maximum of 2 times a week on the face and body, making circular and subtle movements. Then rinse with running water. Instantly feel the benefits of natural ingredients on your skin.
Reference: Coffee and Joy Blog (Coffee & Joy (coffeeandjoy.com.br)
