Coffee Sugar Exfoliating Scrub

With this recipe, you will feel like you are at your very own spa retreat for just a fraction of the cost! The coffee will awaken your skin after use, and add a glow to your complexion. We recommend using a separate Vitamix container for making cosmetics, as to not risk contamination of food products.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) coconut oil
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sweet almond oil
  • 1 ¼ cups (90 g) whole bean coffee
  • 1 cup (135 g) coconut palm sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20-25 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

This exfoliating scrub is best used in the shower to reinvigorate your skin. Be sure to wash off thoroughly with warm water after use. Be careful, as the shower may become slightly slippery after use.