Best Homemade Body Scrub 🧼

My Magic Body Scrub ☕

I've been using body scrubs for a long time. As a teenager, it was one of the first beauty products I purchased. I was immediately captivated by its skin-softening effects. When I was in college, I made my first scrub in my kitchen 🤗

I was oscillating between buying or creating my products when I began examining closer the ingredients in the body scrubs I bought. This prompted me to switch to products made with organic, natural, and nutrient-rich ingredients ☀️

Our skin is our largest organ, and everything we apply to it is absorbed by our body. I now focus on putting on my skin what I would eat! 🫶🏼

Key Ingredients & their benefits:

☕️ Coffee: The caffeine in coffee can stimulate blood flow, leading to healthy and energized skin. It also works as a natural exfoliator, helping to remove dead skin cells and reveal fresh, smooth skin. Additionally, coffee contains antioxidants which can help protect the skin against environmental damage.

🥥 Coconut oil is highly beneficial for the skin. It's rich in fatty acids that can help to moisturize and hydrate the skin, making it an excellent natural moisturizer. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and calm irritated skin. It also has antimicrobial properties that can help to protect the skin from harmful bacteria. Coconut oil can provide a protective barrier on the skin, helping to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft and smooth.

🤎 Medjool Dates: These fresh sweet fruits are packed with vitamins and minerals that can provide numerous benefits for the skin. They are rich in Vitamin C and D, which work to maintain skin elasticity and keep the skin smooth. Additionally, Medjool dates contain anti-aging benefits and can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. When you eat them, their high dietary fiber content can also promote healthy skin by clearing up digestive issues, which can reflect in the skin's condition.

🧂 Sel de Guerande, or sea salt, is a beneficial ingredient for the skin. It has exfoliating properties, helping to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. Additionally, it can balance oil production and help the skin retain moisture levels. Sea salt is also rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which can provide nourishing benefits to the skin.

🌱 Juniper essential oil is known for its anti-cellulite properties. It is rich in antioxidants and has a diuretic effect, which can help to reduce water retention and improve circulation. This can help to break down fat cells and toxins that contribute to the appearance of cellulite. Additionally, Juniper oil has a toning effect, which can help to firm and tighten the skin.

🍋 Citrus essential oil is renowned for its refreshing and invigorating aroma, but its benefits extend beyond its scent. When applied to the skin, it can have a variety of beneficial effects. For one, it's rich in antioxidants, particularly Vitamin C, which can help protect the skin from environmental damage and promote collagen production, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging. Citrus oil also has antibacterial properties that can help prevent breakouts and heal minor wounds. Its astringent qualities may help balance oil production and reduce the appearance of pores. Citrus oil can also help to brighten and revitalize dull or uneven skin tones, leaving the skin looking healthy and vibrant. Note: Citrus essential oil can be photo-sensitive so I recommend to use the scrub at night or after sun exposure.

🍃 Rosemary essential oil is known for its numerous skin benefits. It is rich in antioxidants which can help to protect the skin against environmental damage. It also has antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities which can help to clear up minor skin conditions such as acne. It can also help to improve circulation, which can give the skin a healthy, radiant glow.

💙 Blue Cypress essential oil is a powerful ingredient known for its skin benefits. It's particularly noted for its soothing properties, which can help to calm irritated or inflamed skin. Additionally, it has been found to effectively moisturize the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and maintain its elasticity. Blue Cypress oil is also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the skin from harmful environmental damage. Furthermore, it has been used to improve the appearance of blemishes due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Benefits 🤩

• New silky skin (removing old skin molecules)
• Detox effect
• Drainage & Lymphatic flow activating
• Blood flow booster
• Hydration

Ingredients 📝

• 1 Cup Coffee (ground - organic)
• 1 Cup Sel de Guérande (medium or big grains)
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar (big grains)
• 1 Cup melted Coconut oil
• 4 Medjool Dates (soft ones)
• 20 drops of Juniper essential oil
• 10 drops of Citrus essential oil
• 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops Blue Cypress essential oil

Steps ⬇️

1. In a small pan at low heat intensity, melt your coconut oil. Add the medjool dates and melt them in the coconut oil for 3 minutes.
2. In a blender, mix well together the coconut and the medjool dates.
3. In a bowl, mix all the other ingredients. Add the mixture you obtained in the blender. Stir well.
4. Add the essential oil drops at the end and stir well.
5. Store the scrub in a glass jar for an unlimited period of time.
6. Leave it in your shower to use it as often as possible.

Note: It will leave your skin super hydrated BUT it can stain the towels/clothes so wear something black afterward! I use it at night for this reason, and my skin stays hydrated for the night 🌙

Love, S 💗