About Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder COFFEE BEAN EXFOLIANT POWDER It's no secret that coffee is one of the worlds favourite things to drink because of its energising and mood boosting effects, and lets not forget its oh-so-delicious aroma, but did you know that when applied topically, coffee has an abundance of skin (and even hair) benefits too? AWO's Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder is ideal for making your own body scrubs, face masks, hair treatments, soaps and more! Coffee beans are packed full of antioxidants which help to protect your skin from free radicals and keep your skin looking youthful. Due to the caffeine content, coffee can help to increase blood flow and circulation, which means your cells are getting more nutrients and oxygen - this, in-turn, helps to leave your skin glowing and radiant. Coffees rich antioxidant nature is known to help promote collagen production, reduce fine lines & wrinkles, balance uneven skin tone, promote skin cell regeneration and reduce inflammation & swelling, Coffee has also shown promising results in helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. When used as a body scrub, coffee powder can help to exfoliate & remove dead skin cells, cleanse & tone pores, and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. How To Use How to use Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder Body Scrub: For a simple and effective body scrub, mix ½ a cup of Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder, with 2 tbsp to ¼ cup of carrier oil (such as fractionated coconut oil or almond oil - adjust the amount depending how 'wet' you like the mixture) and 2-3 drops of your favourite Essential Oil (our favourites are Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Mandarin!). Optional: You can also add other ingredients such as French clays, fine himalayan salt, vitamin E, castor sugar, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, shea butter, green tea, and the list goes on! Try experimenting with different combinations to suit your skin and mood! Directions: In the shower (or bath), apply to your wet skin and gently scrub in circular motions for a few minutes - you can spend longer on areas that want some extra attention (such as cellulite, scars and stretchmarks). Rinse off completely. If you keep your body scrub mixture stored completely dry, free from any water or moisture, this will last for around 6-12 months. Homemade Products: Coffee powder makes a fantastic addition to your homemade bar soaps, face masks and lip scrubs. Product Details Botanical Name: Coffea robusta (Coffea canephora) Other Names: Coffee Robusta Powder, Coffee Robusta Exfoliant, Ground Coffee Beans, Coffee Body Scub INCI Name: Coffea robusta CAS Number: Not listed Certifications/Accreditations: Our coffee bean powder is Rainforest Alliance Certified. Our Producer also holds Fairtrade Certification. Ingredients:100% Coffea robusta beans Obtained From: Seeds (Beans) Method of Extraction: Roasted, Gound Appearance: Fine loose powder Colour: Medium to dark brown Country of Origin: Uganda Aroma: Characteristic of roasted coffee beans Suggested usage: 5% to 90% Coffee Bean Powder Safety Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder is not to be taken internally. Cosmetic products should be kept out of reach of children and pets. Buy Coffee Exfoliant Online Obtained from the roasted beans of the Coffea robusta botanical species, AWO’s 100% pure Coffee Bean Exfoliant Powder is ethically sourced in accordance with the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade organizations. AWO is an Australian supplier of raw ingredients, pure essential oils & pure carrier oils, offering quality products