DIY Java Mint Scrub

Coffee and mint are more than a tasty combination! When made into a skin treatment, this combo can be miraculous. The caffeine in coffee has been shown to reduce inflammation, redness and is great for exfoliating the skin. Mint, found in many beauty products, is soothing and great for acne prone skin. Experience it for yourself with this simple recipe!

Ingredients 

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½ cup coffee grounds
2 tbs mint leaves or 2 peppermint tea bags
½ cup sugar
½ cup coconut oil

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Instructions 

1. Melt the coconut oil and then let it cool to room temperature.
2. Pluck all mint leaves from the stalks and spread onto a cookie sheet.
3. Bake at lowest temperature for 1 hour.
4. Let the leaves cool completely before crumbling them between your fingers into a powder.
5. If you are using peppermint tea bags, snip open the tea bags and use the leaves.
6. In a bowl, combine coffee, mint and sugar.
7. Pour the oil over the ingredients and mix to combine.
8. Store in a sealed jar.