This post contains affiliate links. I have a deep affection for cappuccino and french vanilla is by far my favorite flavor. In fact, it's really what inspired me to create this French Vanilla Coffee Sugar Scrub.
Making your own sugar scrub is so simple, that as soon as you do it once, you will most likely keep making it because of how easy it is. Oh, and did I mention cheap? Seriously, it's one of the least expensive DIY projects that I have ever done. Another bonus of making sugar scrub yourself is that you can add your favorite scents and colors, making something completely custom to you, or something that you plan to gift it to.
Sugar scrubs are so great for exfoliating your skin, getting rid of those dead skin cells. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub can help create the appearance of smoother, glowing skin. I use a sugar scrub regularly on my skin and it really helps!
French Vanilla Coffee Sugar Scrub
You'll need just a few ingredients to make your french vanilla sugar scrub. Most, if not all of these ingredients are likely in your house already. You'll also need a few glass mason jars (I use the 4oz ones) and canning funnel, in addition to a glass bowl, measuring cups and a spoon. This recipe will fill (3) 4 ounce mason jars, and should be used within about 6 months.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil
- 20 drops vanilla essential oil
- 1 tbsp coffee grounds
- you can even use coffee grounds that have already been brewed!
Now, just a few simple steps and you will have a delicious smelling, exfoliating sugar scrub to use.
Step 1. Add sugar, coconut oil and essential oil to a bowl. Stir well
Step 2. Add coffee grounds.
Step 2. Stir well to combine.
Step 4. Using a canning funnel, pour into 4 ounce mason jars.
See, it really is that simple to make your own sugar scrub! What other scents would you use?
Adrienne Austell says
This sounds amazing for Mother’s Day. The recipe seemed to cut out numbers and replaced them with a ?. Can you tell me how much for each ingredients again.
1 ? cups sugar
? cup liquid coconut oil
20 drops vanilla essential oil
1 tbsp coffee grounds?
Thank you.
Melissa says
How strange! I have just updated the recipe – thanks for the heads up!
Adrienne says
Thank you!
Amanda says
I want to do this for Christmas gifts. I am wondering how long the scrub will stay good for? Thanks!
Melissa says
I’ve kept them in a mason jar for about 3 months.
Terri says
What other essential oil scents would work good with the coffee grounds?
Melissa says
You could do any scent that you like!
Amanda B says
Liquid coconut and not.the solid, correct?
Melissa says
If you use liquid, just melt it first.
Lindsey says
Would vanilla extract be the same as vanilla essential oil? Thanks!
Melissa says
No, they are totally different things.
Lauren Kennedy says
Could you use Brown sugar?
Melissa says
You could!
Kaitlyn Thomason says
Just by reading the label on my vanilla essential oil , I see that it says to dilute the oil. Is this true ? .. if so do I just add water ?
Melissa says
I did not dilute it for this recipe.
M.L. Engle says
I love sugar scrubs and can’t wait to try this one. My concern and my husband’s huge concern is:
Are the coffee grounds and coconut oil harmful to a septic system. We live on an acreage in town and have our own septic system. My husband is rightfully concerned about what goes down our drains. Do you have any helpful information on that?
Thank you. Please send your thoughts and any suggestions to my email.
M.L.
Melissa says
Coffee grounds and any kind of oil are not good for your septic system. However, in super low quantities like this, and the fact that you would only use a small portion of this scrub at a time, it may not be a factor. I have a septic and haven’t had problems. BUT, I am not a professional when it comes to septic, so I would advise you to call your local septic company, and they should be able to provide an answer.
M.L. says
Thank you, thank you!!!!!! 1 T of coffee grounds for 3 jars is nothing. And that one jar is good for several showers. Thank you again. I have peace about it!!!!!!
Melissa says
No problem- happy to help! Enjoy your homemade scrub!