Beauty: Tighten UP

An uncanny amount of high end anti-cellulite skin creams credit a mix of "antioxidant" rich coffee beans as their secret ingredient for tightening up and temporarily erasing the signs of cellulite. The natural diuretic properties of caffeine help to stimulate circulation in the body, while simultaneously helping to flush out junk.

This tightening anti cellulite scrub is a great exfoliant that combines the moisturizing benefits of coconut oil,  the muscle relief of seas salt, and the skin tightening perks of caffeine.

Massage the scrub on your body, really working it in. The massage action is actually what helps the most for reducing the appearance of cellulite. If you use this scrub regularly in combination with a healthy diet and exercise you should see results pretty quick!

Java Body Scrub

1 cup fresh ground coffee

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup sea salt

2/3 cup coconut oil
(I was introduced to Tropical Traditions by my friend at Sparkles and Spinach. I like tropical tradition's because it is has a much richer and creamier consistency than other coconut oils I have used).

Mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. 

Apply liberally and enjoy! 

Beautiful Body: Coconut Scrub

Coconut oil is a beauty blessing. The edible oil is not only great for cooking, but works beauty miracles. I give my self a coconut oil hair mask weekly. I use coconut oil as a make-up remover; and I use it to make a moisture rich exfoliating sugar scrub. 

Coconut oil is great for those with dry skin. The fat in the coconut oil is great for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. In audition coconut oil can help with annoying skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Coconut oil is often a star ingredient in a lot of expensive skin creams. Fortunately; you save money by making your own Coconut Sugar Scrub. 

Coconut Oil can be bought at health food stores, or found online. 

 Coconut Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

1 coconut oil

2 cups sugar

Essential lemon Oil

Preparation

Mix one cup extra virgin coconut oil with 2 cup organic sugar.

 (choose a sugar that is relatively fine, and not to coarse.)

To energize your sugar scrub and a few drops of lemon or grapefruit oil.

 Mix the ingredients well; until the sugar, oil, and essential oil is all mixed together.

Store in a mason jar, or empty beauty container.

Enjoy your skin, silky smooth!