Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Coffee Ground Leg Exfoliator


My legs are always dry, and my skin is so sensitive, I can't use many exfoliating products. So, I set out to find a natural, homemade exfoliator that would work. I tried several, but this is the only one that worked. 

JUST FYI:

Along with exfoliating, this mixture is rumored to slow down and even stop hair growth. Some people swear by it, but some shoot it down. Personally, I have not seen any significant difference.

What You Need:

Used coffee grounds (still wet is best)
baking soda
sealing bag or container
approximately 2 minutes prep time,  10 minutes to exfoliate and shave legs

What To Do:

-Mix up the used coffee grounds and some baking soda. I just threw mine in a sealing sandwich bag, and mixed them there. I would say use 2 parts coffee grounds, 1 part baking soda approximately. 
-sit on the edge of your bathtub, with a couple of inches of water in the bottom.
-Shave a small section of your leg, and then immediately rub some of the mixture onto it. rub it in firmly, but not too roughly
-repeat until both legs are completely shaven
-just reseal the bag or container with any extra grounds, and save for later
-enjoy your silky smooth legs!