DIY Coffee Coconut Scrub

10 Saturday Jan 2015

Posted by harminiasokumar in Beauty, DIY & Tutorials, Home Remedies

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anti cellulite remedy, coffee properties, diy coffee scrub cubes, diy coffee scrub malaysia, diy coffee scrub. diy coffee coconut scrub, diy home remedies, natural remedies, organic remedy

I’ve been reading up on home remedies, and this particular one seems to be trending. The coffee scrub takes away scars, cellulite and stretch marks! The caffeine in the coffee increases circulation that causes skin to appear firmer. Also, I just really love the smell of coffee!

Things you need:
– Coffee (I used beans!)
– Coconut Oil
– Brown sugar (optional)

Coffee: I opted for beans because I had a bag left over & I like being able to pick the consistency. I wanted it more coarse for the scrub effect. You can recycle ground coffee as well. It’s completely based on preference.

Coconut Oil: Used to replenish the moisture in skin. It also helps heal dark spots and keep skin soft. I use organic coconut oil that I also use for my hair. Also, it smells amazing!

Brown sugar: I used coarse sugar, it serves the purpose as the coffee in terms of scrub. This is optional. Mix it all together. I suggest starting off with the coffee, add sugar and lastly add the coconut oil. Trust your senses. The combination smells amazing but its entirely up to you how much coffee or coconut oil you want to add. I mixed it with my hands to check consistency.

You can just store the scrub in a mason jar but I opted to make cubes because it’s easier to use and less messy.

I then put the yummy smelling mixture into a silicone mold. I like these molds because it makes it easier to pop out of the tray later on. I put them in the freezer to let them set.

Once firm, I just popped them out of the tray! Look how pretty! You can use different shapes/sizes. I used 2 for a fantastic scrub bath 🙂 Keep in mind your shower will be a complete mess but it’s so worth it! My skin looks, feels and smells great! You can use these once a week or so.

The rest were stored in an air tight container & back in the fridge. Of course with a note on top, just incase 😉Smelling & feeling yummy,
Harmini Asokumar

Lemon for Skincare.

08 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by harminiasokumar in Beauty, DIY & Tutorials, Home Remedies

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When life gives you lemon, you use it on your skin! I wrote an article about the benefits of lemon for Lipstiq.com (click here to read article!) because I’ve been obsessing with how it actually works wonders on my skin.

I have incredibly crap skin & yes, it is my own fault for not drinking water and hating all form of vegetables that aren’t lady fingers. But as I get older, I get more paranoid of how my skin looks. So deciding it was now or never, I’ve been attempting at all cost to take better care of myself (yeay me!).

So here I’m sharing my weekly Lemon Skincare must- do’s. I can’t guarantee it works for you, but it really does work for me, so I’m guessing it’s worth a try 🙂

Why use lemon for your skin?

Lemon is a great astringent
Lemon juice is a natural antiseptic and helps clears oil and dirt which causes breakouts.
Lemon has bleaching properties which is effective on pimples and acne scars.

I usually buy one lemon from the grocer as it is more than enough. You can use the whole thing without wastage.

1. Lemon Juice + Sugar Face Scrub.

Lemon is known to lighten scars, make your skin softer, & get rid of black heads. I added some honey as well (it has anti-bacterial properties) & then sugar, since it’s coarse enough to use to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells off your skin. This is also great for people with oily skin (like myself!). Just mix it together, and scrub your face gently for a few minutes. When you feel the sugar starting to clump and fall off your skin, just rinse with warm water, pat dry & moisturise. If you have extra, you can also use it for your body (I usually use it for my knees, underarm and foot!)

2. Lemon Juice & Water.

There’s bound to be excess lemon juice, so I usually keep it in a container (I use a spraying bottle, so it’s easier) & I can use it daily (less than week) to wipe my underarms & also, use it every two nights once to wipe my face. especially places I have scars. This will help lighten and even out the skintone.

3. Lemon Rind + Sugar Lip Exfoliate.

A lot of people don’t know this, but there are a lot of dead cells on the surface of your lips. Exfoliating up to two to three times a week will make it smoother and supple. Let’s not forget that exfoliating also helps circulate the blood in your lips, making it pinker (& more kissable!). Use the lemon peel, add some sugar, rub it on your lips gently and then apply lip balm. Just remember to be very, very gentle as it can cause your lips to bleed otherwise. Also, if you already have cuts on your lips, it’ll sting a little but just wash it off and it’ll be fine.

I’m not a professional at skincare, but this has been doing wonders for me, so I thought I’d share. Do let me know if any of you have tried it or will try it after this, and see results!