Make This Invigorating Coffee Sugar Scrub in 5 Minutes!
You can make this invigorating coffee sugar scrub in just minutes! It’s a great gift idea or self-pampering treat for any coffee lover.
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That Time When I Hated Coffee…
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love a good cup of hot coffee in my hands to warm up my soul here in damp Seattle. But there was a time when I couldn’t stand the smell of coffee. This was problematic because, while working in sales, I picked up coffee for clients ALL. THE. TIME.
I not only knew the baristas at the 5 closest Starbucks, I knew their life stories, challenges in school or with their kids, and even developed a friendship with one barista because we both had a love for snowboarding.
But now (A.K. – after kids), I have a cup or two every morning. And because I love to make my own DIY sugar scrub recipes at the drop of a hat, I just combined the two activities and hit perfection!
Supplies for a DIY Coffee Sugar Scrub
This coffee sugar scrub is easy to make – really easy, in fact. It only takes about 5 minutes to make and jar which makes it perfect to keep some for yo’self.
- 1 cup finely ground coffee
- 1 cup sugar (raw or granulated)
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or almond oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or another scent which goes well with coffee)*
A few other scents which go great with coffee are:
- hazelnut oil (replace the olive oil with this),
- tangerine essential oil (my favorite),
- cinnamon essential oil, and
- chocolate. If you’d like to make this version, add 3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder.
* Note: You may use an essential oil instead of extract, however, reduce the amount to 10-12 drops.
How to Make a Coffee Scrub
Coffee Sugar Scrub
This coffee sugar scrub is so easy and simple to do prepare for yourself or as a gift for that coffee-loving friend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely ground coffee
- 1 cup sugar (raw or granulated)
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or almond oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or another scent which goes well with coffee)*
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave, if needed. You want it just melted – not too hot. If it gets too hot to touch, let it cool before adding the sugar, otherwise, it will melt. Speaking from experience…
- Stir in the sugar, coffee, and remaining ingredients until everything is well incorporated. You’ll know it’s done when it’s no longer granular and there are no dry parts.
- Divide the coffee sugar scrub into jars.
Notes
For more sugar scrub recipes, visit Ruffles and Rain Boots.
- If this is a gift, tell the recipient that this will store best for about 3 months and to keep it dry. It’s best to get a scoop before the shower so no water gets into the jar.
- To use, apply the coffee scrub to wet skin and move in a circular motion. Rinse off and take care that the oils might make the tub or shower slippery. Use within 2 weeks because there is no preservative.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 627Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 0gSugar: 67gProtein: 0g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
A Coffee Lover’s Gift Basket
I picked up a small wooden basket and added a few items:
- A jar of my homemade DIY coffee sugar scrub (I kept some for myself).
- Two coffee bath bombs (I used the coffee bath bomb recipe here).
- This cute kitchen towel, perfect for coffee lovers.
- A gift card to Starbucks (you saw that coming).
- I put the gift card in this free printable coffee gift card holder I made (grab your own here).