Anti-Cellulite Body Scrub

Anti -Cellulite Body Scrub:  I'm not sure about you but with the arrival of summer and swim suit season, I am eating healthier, exercising more and trying what ever little tricks I can find to look my best.  I might be the last person on earth to try a "coffee body scrub", I might be one of the few red blooded Americans who doesn't drink coffee and doesn't like coffee flavored candy or ice cream.... I really don't even like the smell.

With all of that being said, I kept seeing all of these pins on pinterest about coffee body scrubs and how they smooth and reduce cellulite... and my curiosity was peeked.

What the reported benefits are: It's supposed to help your skin be softer and smoother and over time your cellulite will be reduced.

How to use:  In a small bowl add coffee grounds, olive oil, honey and hot water.  Mixture should be a paste like consistency.  Take a quick warm shower so that your body is sopping wet and your pores are open.  Apply paste mixture to your body making sure to rub it in a circular motion for at least 5 minutes. If you want the best results apply scrub using circular motion and after 5 minutes, wrap the affected areas in plastic wrap, letting it soak in for 30-45 minutes.  Rinse body with cold water to close pores and tighten skin.

My Experience With the Scrub

Pros: It was a great exfoliator (yes, I made that word up) and my skin was super soft after the treatment.  I have only done it once so I didn't notice that my cellulite was affected but my skin felt amazing after the scrub.

Cons:  The strong smell of coffee in your bathroom/on your skin and you will have to do an immediate deep clean of your shower or tub so the coffee doesn't stain it.  I also noticed that the scrub should not be used on neck or face (it irritated my skin in those areas).

Me about to get my body scrub and wrap at 7 Club Spa, Salt Lake City

Note:  If you are ever worried about doing these beauty tricks at home, 7 Club in Salt Lake City has an amazing Coffee Scrub. Their scrub is a little different than mine and they use with body wraps with heat that are amazing.  Why get overwellmed by trying all of these tricks at home when you can go to a Spa and have someone else do all of the work and most especially all the clean up.

Either way this beauty trick is worth a try.

Good Luck!