Body Scrub: Here’s Why People in Japan Take a Coffee Bath

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Hot Springs Amusement Park and Spa Resort has taken coffee to a new level that can only be described as priceless! They use coffee baths:

• for cellulite.
• for sunburns.
• for skin rejuvenation.
• as a body scrub etc...

Using a body scrub to remove dead skin cells should be the first thing you do in the morning. You can use this scrub on your hands, feet, face, and every body part. Although it may sound a little bit odd, coffee is a great material for scrubs. There are a few reasons why coffee is so efficient. To start with, it has extraordinary exfoliating properties. The small grounds will slowly remove the dead skin cells and make your skin feel refreshed. This is very important because the old “used” skin makes people look older. Exfoliators based on plants are a perfect substitution for artificial microbeads that are present in most commercial scrubs. The good news is that many companies as well as many government bodies and institutions are advising manufacturers to stop using these plastic beads. In addition, coffee is packed with caffeine. Well, this is something obvious. Whilst, indeed, you won’t get enough caffeine to feel effects all over the body, it is true that when coffee (caffeine) is used externally, it can improve blood circulation and tighten blood vessels in the skin which makes the top layers more flexible, elastic, and smooth. According to some studies conducted on mice, coffee can also prevent the development of skin cancer. What is interesting is that even used grounds come with significant amounts of caffeine, so don't toss away the used grounds.

Japanese Body Scrub Remedy

So, are you prepared to create a completely natural and efficient scrub? This simple recipe will do wonders for your skin and your health in general. Take a small bowl and mix the following ingredients:

• ¼ cup of olive oil. You can use melted coconut oil for a better scent,
• ½ cup of used coffee grounds,
• A sprinkling of lime, lemon zest, or orange.

Directions:

Seal this mixture in a bowl or jar and make sure you add the date in some visible place. The used grounds will eventually begin to grow bacteria because of the moisture found in them, so it is the best idea to keep the scrub in the refrigerator and use it for no more than 3 days. It is recommended to create smaller amounts. When you want to use it, just spread it before you take a shower and after that rinse the mixture or apply it in slow circular movements to your skin when using a towel to wipe it off.