This easy beauty trick combines Vaseline and coffee grounds to create a powerful DIY body scrub that leaves your skin soft, smooth, and glowing—using ingredients you probably already have at home.
🌿 Why Vaseline + Coffee Works
- Coffee grounds
- Gently exfoliate dead skin
- Improve circulation
- Help smooth rough areas (elbows, knees, heels)
- Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly)
- Deeply moisturizes
- Locks in hydration
- Protects the skin barrier
Together, they create a hydrating exfoliant—no dryness after scrubbing.
🧴 How to Make It (2 Minutes)
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon used or fresh coffee grounds
- 1 tablespoon Vaseline
Instructions:
- Mix coffee grounds and Vaseline in a small bowl.
- Apply to damp skin.
- Massage gently in circular motions for 1–2 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
✨ Best Uses
- Dry hands
- Cracked heels
- Elbows & knees
- Lips (use very gently)
- Pre-shave exfoliation
⚠️ Not recommended for acne-prone or sensitive facial skin.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use fine coffee grounds for gentler exfoliation
- Apply at night for deep overnight hydration
- Add a drop of olive oil or coconut oil for extra softness
- Use 1–2 times per week only