Coffee can help us feel energized and ready to take on a new day. Did you know that your used coffee grounds can also be part of your natural beauty regimen. Wet used coffee grounds can exfoliate your skin and even your hair without using unnatural chemicals or fragrances. Get the most out of your Sasquatch Coffee by checking out the 5 ways coffee can make you beautiful below.
1. Hand and Body Soap
Exfoliate and deodorize your skin with this simple recipe for java-infused DIY soap. You’re likely to have many of the necessary materials on hand already, including a saucepan, muffin tin, butter knife and vanilla extract. The recipe also calls for 8 ounces of glycerin soap; you can find unscented bars at most grocery or craft stores for cheap. Be sure to store your new soap on a dish or tray in order to prevent stains.
2. Body Scrub
Step up your exfoliation game by making a homemade body scrub from used or fresh coffee grounds. Be sure to grind the beans enough that there aren’t any sharp edges (or purchase pre-ground beans) — using the scrub should be enjoyable, not painful. After a few uses, you may find that having silky-smooth skin is just as addictive as your morning jolt of caffeine.
3. Hair Conditioner
Turns out, it’s possible to exfoliate your hair. The result: Shinier, brighter-looking strands. Approximately once a week, mix coffee grounds with your conditioner and gently scrub your scalp for several minutes. Expect your hair to look more vibrant (but don’t expect the caffeine to seep through to your brain).4. Face Mask
Between your arms and legs, hair and face, we weren’t kidding when we promised full-body benefits from your grounds. Gently exfoliate with this coffee facemask recipe, which promises to liven up your complexion. Bonus: The recipe can be modified for those who want extra exfoliation power, too.5. Hand De-Stinker
Cooking with garlic, onions, or fish may be great for your health, but all of these healthy ingredients can leave hands smelling rather… pungent. Quickly and easily eliminate cooking odors by rubbing a scoop of coffee grounds between your palms. Bonus: The grounds will also (you guessed it) exfoliate your skin.
SRC: Find more great ways to utilize your used coffee grounds at: www.yahoo.com/health/16-diy-projects-to-give-coffee-grounds-new-life-120719689653.html