Easy Irish Coffee Scrub DIY Recipe

Last Updated on October 25, 2023 by Ellen Christian

You will love this coffee scrub DIY! It’s no secret that I love all things coffee. I drink it. I use it to scent my home. Now, I’m using it to keep my skin soft and smooth.  Get the recipe here.

Easy Irish Coffee Scrub DIY Recipe

If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll be thrilled to know that your favorite morning brew can do more than just perk you up. Coffee can be a fantastic ingredient in your skincare routine, particularly in the form of a homemade coffee scrub. The high caffeine content in coffee has several skin benefits, including reducing inflammation and redness, improving blood circulation, and diminishing the appearance of cellulite.

Creating your own coffee scrub at home is a budget-friendly and natural way to care for your skin. You can control all the ingredients, ensuring that they are suitable for your skin type and preferences. This homemade coffee scrub is not only simple and quick to make, but it also fills your bathroom with the enticing aroma of fresh coffee, transforming your skincare routine into a luxurious and relaxing ritual.

How to make a homemade coffee scrub recipe

I absolutely love the taste and the scent of coffee. When I added creamer to my coffee, I often added an Irish Cream flavored creamer. Now, I drink my coffee black but I still love the way Irish Cream smells. I decided in honor of St. Patrick’s Day that I would experiment with an easy Irish Coffee scrub DIY recipe for you all to try.

Making a coffee scrub DIY recipe isn’t an exact science. You can play around with it a bit to suit your preferences. The key scents from Irish coffee creamer that I notice are chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. Some people add a bit of peppermint but I find that overwhelms the vanilla so I leave that out.

It’s totally up to you. I make enough for a small jar because I like to try a variety of different scrubs instead of using the same one for a long time. If you want, you can easily make a large jar instead. You may also like this non alcoholic Irish cream recipe for coffee.

Irish Coffee Scrub Materials:

• 1/2 cup sucunat sugar (it’s coarser than white sugar)
• 1/4 cup Epsom salts
• 2 TBSP finely ground coffee
• 1 TBSP cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 TBSP melted coconut oil

Directions:

• Mix it all together.
• Store in a glass jar or metal container with a cover for up to 2 months.

The next time you’re in the mood for some pampering time, make a batch of this easy Irish coffee scrub DIY recipe, fill up the tub with hot water and take some time to reward yourself for making it through another day. Even better, make yourself a latte, light a few coffee-scented candles and lock the bathroom door!

You may want to try this homemade face cream recipe.

More St. Patrick’s Day articles

If you’re looking for more St. Patrick’s Day fun, why not try these:

• Make a natural mint Shamrock Shake
• Learn to make Irish Oatcakes
• Try Corned beef and cabbage
• Make an Irish buttermilk bath
• Learn about St Patrick’s Day history for kids
• Check out this framed Irish proverb craft
• Try my Bailey’s non alcoholic Irish cream
• Try my Irish spice cake
• Learn to make Irish soda bread
• Make an Irish cheese board