During this past week, I was making some coffee scrub and an idea popped into my mind. If you exfoliate then you can probably relate. Whenever you come across the perfect scrub for your face or body, you slather it on and get to rubbing. You may even set the ambiance by turning your bathroom into an at home spa. After all of the pampering is done and you feel all relaxed, you kick back and enjoy the rest of your day. Well, what about exfoliating your scalp…….with coffee grounds?
Did you know that coffee beans contain magnesium, potassium, niacin, and vitamin E? Coffee beans also act as an antioxidant and have antibacterial, exfoliating and stimulating properties. I was looking at the benefits of the coffee bean and came across a recipe for a scalp scrub.
The recipe calls for sugar but I am going to try coffee. Note: You might want to try used coffee grounds as they are softer. You can even get used coffee grounds from your local coffee shop. That idea was taken from here.
I am going to try this out this weekend. My only fear is that I won’t be able to get all of the coffee grounds out of my coils with ease. Anyway, I think I am going to do it and hopefully I will master the coffee ground removal.
Have you ever exfoliated your scalp?
Things You'll Need:
Did you know that coffee beans contain magnesium, potassium, niacin, and vitamin E? Coffee beans also act as an antioxidant and have antibacterial, exfoliating and stimulating properties. I was looking at the benefits of the coffee bean and came across a recipe for a scalp scrub.
The recipe calls for sugar but I am going to try coffee. Note: You might want to try used coffee grounds as they are softer. You can even get used coffee grounds from your local coffee shop. That idea was taken from here.
I am going to try this out this weekend. My only fear is that I won’t be able to get all of the coffee grounds out of my coils with ease. Anyway, I think I am going to do it and hopefully I will master the coffee ground removal.
Have you ever exfoliated your scalp?
Things You'll Need:
- 4 Tablespoons sugar – brown or granulated (your preference, though the latter holds up better)
- Your favorite conditioner- enough to make a paste with sugar
- If desired one of the following may be added:
Jojoba oil: for dry scalp. Helps to re-balance sebum
Tea Tree oil: For oily or dry scalp, dandruff psoriasis or dermatitis. Tea tree oil is an Antiseptic, Anti-bacterial, and Anti fungal.
Chamomile: Chamomile has been clinically proven to have anti-inflammatory and repairing properties.
Lavender oil: Balances the production of sebum from the oil glands making it beneficial for dry or oily skins for psoriasis, acne, eczema, seborrhea and spots
OR you can also add your favorite scented oil- vanilla, jasmine etc. for a bit of an aromatherapy effect.
What you need to do:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Be sure to mix well.
- You can wethair, though it’s not necessary. You may want to shampoo first if hair is gunky with styling products
- Apply mixture to scalp with fingers.Massage scalp in a circular motion for a few minutes.
- Rinse mixture from hair, then shampoo and condition as usual. Recipe and Directions taken from here.
Until Next Time,
Indulgenceiskey
So how did that work for you? Was it better with the coffee grounds or the brown sugar? :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking Laura! I ended up not trying the coffee as I was afraid of having too much trouble removing the coffee grounds. I chickened out :o)
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