Coffee & Cinnamon Wake-Up Sugar Scrub
This Coffee & Cinnamon Wake-Up Sugar Scrub is infused gently exfoliates, boosts circulation, and leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and energized. It’s like a latte for your skin. Rich, aromatic, and just the pick-me-up you need to start the day.
Yield: 8 Ounces
Cost: 5
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Equipment
Materials
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar or white sugar for a finer scrub
- ½ Cup Coffee finely ground, can be used or fresh grounds
- ½ Cup Coconut Oil or almond oil
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional, for a latte vibe
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, coffee grounds, and cinnamon.1 Cup Brown Sugar, ½ Cup Coffee, ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Add the coconut oil and vanilla, stirring until everything is well combined.1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ½ Cup Coconut Oil
- Spoon into a clean 8 oz glass jar and seal with a lid.
Notes
Fresh Coffee Grounds
- Stronger exfoliation. Fresh grounds are coarser and hold their shape, so they give a more vigorous scrub. Great if you’re looking for a deeper exfoliation, especially on rough spots like elbows, knees, or feet.
- More caffeine content. Caffeine is believed to help temporarily tighten and firm skin, so fresh grounds may deliver a bit more of that benefit.
- Stronger coffee aroma. The scrub will have a bold, invigorating scent, which pairs beautifully with cinnamon for that wake-up effect.
Used Coffee Grounds
- Gentler exfoliation. Grounds soften once brewed, so they’re less abrasive. Better for sensitive skin or everyday use.
- Sustainability factor. A great way to repurpose what would otherwise be kitchen waste.
- Milder aroma. The coffee scent won’t be as strong, but it still carries a subtle warmth.