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I take my coffee in the shower.

March 22, 2011 33 Comments

Although you wouldn’t know it by the weather, tank top weather is coming. Egads! That means bathing suit weather isn’t far behind.

Now while I long for the days when my biggest complaint was only about my fat butt, now everything is squishy. That’s gonna take some work.

However!
My winter skin gets a good polish once a week with…. coffee grounds. (or is it grinds?)
What evah!

After your cup (or 3) of morning joe, dump what’s left in the coffee filter into a plastic bowl or some other container. Take it with you into the shower. Get wet then step out of the spray. Scoop up a little of the coffee and lightly rub it on your skin with a circular motion. (I pay particular attention to my feet.)

Rinse off. Yes, it rinses right down the drain like any sugar, salt or seed scrub would. I have done this for years and never, ever, EVER had a problem with plumbing. If you’re on a septic system, I have no idea if that will make a difference.

You will smell a bit like coffee, even after rinsing, but then go over everything with a moisturizing body wash. (Use vanilla and you’ll smell like a delicious latte.) ๐Ÿ™‚

Bonus: caffeine is an ingredient in those dumb cellulite creams. Just sayin’.

Cheap, easy, and you’ll have softer skin.
You’re welcome.

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I’m curious and will be trying it out this week.

    Reply
  2. MiMi says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I think you told me about this once and I still haven’t tried it cuz I forgot!

    Reply
  3. Keetha Broyles says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a GREAT idea! And while coffee isn’t particularly CHEAP – – – you’re ALREADY USING it anyway!

    Cool!

    BTW – – – it’s coffee grounds. You GRIND beans to make coffee GROUNDS.

    Reply
  4. Keetha Broyles says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    But you know what – – – that MIGHT be a regional thing. What is called coffee GROUNDS in these here parts may be called GRINDS somewhere else and something completely different in yet a third place.

    Reply
  5. Kelli says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I have heard this before…perhaps from you. I love the washing with vanilla after wards to smell like a latte!

    Reply
  6. kim c says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    this is a new one for me. thanks, i’ll give it a shot.

    Reply
  7. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I think you should take pride in the fact that there will be a bunch of woman smelling like vanilla lattes this week!

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I however will be doing this when my husband isn’t home. He already thinks I’m a bit nuts, we don’t need to give him anymore reason to think so ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  8. craftycreative says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This is such a good idea! I normally toss the grounds on my flower bed but now I can alternate ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Abby says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Well that is a new one to me but I’m sure going to try it! Thanks! =)

    Reply
  10. My Creative Intuitions says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Great Idea!! I love the idea of smelling like a latte!! Yumm! Grinds/Grounds whatever they are called are going to get tossed out anyway may as well use em up! My mother uses hers for her composter and also in her house plant soil…not sure what it does, but her house plants seem to like it!!

    Reply
  11. Shawn says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I’ve done this since your last posted about it and I have to agree, it does work!

    Now to had a little vanilla and cinnamon to the mix!

    Reply
  12. Mamarazzi says

    March 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    now all i have to do is convince someone who makes coffee everyday to give me their grounds/grinds…this sounds awesome.

    Reply
  13. Lee Ann says

    March 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Hmm, will be trying this next week. I have a couple of cups every morning. Thanks!! Now that I am mid-thirties, it makes a difference. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Jayna Rae says

    March 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    See, I told you you are a genius. I wonder how yummy I will smell if I use the grounds from my Dunkin Donuts Strawberry Shortcake coffee.

    Reply
  15. Lightning Bug's Butt says

    March 22, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    No way this works.

    You probably have nice skin to begin with.

    Reply
  16. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    March 22, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Very interesting! I have never heard of this. I don’t drink coffee at home. I wonder if Diet Coke will work. haha

    Reply
  17. frillsfluffandtrucks says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Yet another reason I wish I liked coffee! I love the smell and can’t stand the taste. ๐Ÿ™

    ~ Sarah

    Reply
  18. Honey at 2805 says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Thanks for a great tip!!

    Reply
  19. shortmama says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I have to try this!!

    Reply
  20. Angie says

    March 23, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    I have done this…I love it! Also I love using baby oil and sugar. They both make my skin so smooth!

    Reply
  21. JennyMac says

    March 23, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    I love the smell of coffee and this is a great tip. Although we use the Keurig or Starbucks Barista (for my hub, not for me) so I will stick to sugar scrub for now. lol. Hope you are well my friend!

    Reply
  22. Just A Mom (Call me JAM for short) says

    March 23, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    I’ve heard that it’s suppose to help get rid of cellulite. Never tried it. Maybe that should be my next 30 day challenge!

    Reply
  23. Becca says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    hmmm….have to bust into one of my Kuerig pods to get some coffee grounds out!!

    ~Becca

    Reply
  24. heidi says

    March 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    How odd!! Maybe I’ll hafta try this out…

    Reply
  25. jennykate77 says

    March 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Awesome tip! Lord knows I have enough spare coffee grounds!

    I use my homemade brown sugar scrub, but this sounds great too! Plus, you’re right about the caffeine, that is what is in all of those fancy cellulite creams.

    I’m desperate! Austin is less than 60 days away!

    Reply
  26. Mrs. Robinson says

    March 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Another way to get caffeine into my system???…AWESOME!!! ;-))

    Reply
  27. Holly says

    March 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I have heard this…never tried it – not because I don;t need it -trust me! On the to-do/to-try list before Hawaii!

    Reply
  28. Becky says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    FYI –
    Coffee grounds can damage a septic system if you flush them down the toilet. It is an example of material that can clog the plumbing or destroy the digestive process of the microorganisms in the system.

    Read more: Will coffee grounds hurt a septic system? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2246840#ixzz1S6ThpKVe

    Reply
  29. Foundinthe-ALI says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I would be careful with this. I used to work at a coffee shop and we would have lots of plumbing problems just from accidental grounds getting washed down the sink.

    But if youve been doing it for years maybe you have better plumbing than the ‘ol coffee shop did ๐Ÿ˜›

    Ali
    http://www.foundintheali.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Amy says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oooh what a great idea. I add my coffee grounds to my indoor and outdoor plants. Talk about very healthy, happy and lively plants. Just watch them grow!!

    Reply
  31. Jena says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Doesn’t it stain? I’d rather use a loofah on my legs than a scrubber on the white plastic floor of the shower.

    Reply
  32. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    February 13, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    No Jena, it doesn’t stain the shower.

    Reply

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