{"id":62551,"date":"2012-10-23T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2012-10-23T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=62551"},"modified":"2025-12-09T17:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:30:49","slug":"diy-face-scrub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/beauty-tips-women\/diy-face-scrub\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY face scrub recipe: Coffee, baking soda &amp; Honey"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>You should exfoliate your skin at least once a week \u2014 or twice if you have the time. A good exfoliation makes your skin feel and look brighter and it actually improves the functionality of your dermis. Or, in layman&#8217;s terms, exfoliation makes your skin do its job better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Exfoliating nixes built-up makeup and product residue while removing dead skin cells that are just hanging out on the skin\u2019s surface. This, in turn, makes skin appear brighter and healthier. It also decreases the likelihood of acne breakouts and subsequent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/fading-acne-scars\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1650120\">scarring<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now the question is, what&#8217;s the easiest\/cheapest way to work exfoliation into your skincare routine? Well, you could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/goop-Exfoliator-Exfoliation-Microdermabrasion-Artificial\/dp\/B0BCCK81B2?crid=3QL745Z9HV5V7&amp;keywords=face+exfoliator&amp;qid=1706882448&amp;refinements=p_36%3A1253953011&amp;rnid=386662011&amp;s=beauty&amp;sprefix=face+ex%2Caps%2C115&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thebudgetfa06-20&amp;linkId=2e923d369fc6a98c4430c5fdac8e716d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spend $25 on this stuff<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. But you could also make a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/buy-wedding-dress-online\/\" title=\"How to buy a wedding dress online\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"915\">do-it-yourself face scrub<\/a> with ingredients you already have sitting around.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1652325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1652325\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c1aaa6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c1aaa6;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1652325 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Woman applying scrub on her face.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-pin-640x960.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1652325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Canva.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p >No products found.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY face scrub recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Today&#8217;s three-ingredient DIY face scrub combines coffee, honey and baking soda:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Coffee smells fabulous and works as an exfoliator.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Honey is a natural antioxidant that cleanses, protects and moisturizes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Baking soda exfoliates and brightens the skin.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to: Coffee and baking soda scrub<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Combine ingredients<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" class=\"wp-image-62552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Combine-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Combine Ingredients\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Combine-Ingredients.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Combine-Ingredients-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Combine equal parts coffee, honey and baking soda. I used a tablespoon of each, but you can double or triple the recipe. Store your face scrub in an airtight container for up to a week in your refrigerator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Tip<\/em>: Use local honey. It&#8217;s only slightly more expensive and likely supports small\/independent business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Apply scrub to clean face<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" class=\"wp-image-62553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Apply-to-Clean-Face.jpg\" alt=\"Apply to Clean Face\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Apply-to-Clean-Face.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Apply-to-Clean-Face-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Remove all makeup, sunscreen, lotion, etc. from your face. Do not dry. Apply your DIY face scrub and massage it into the skin for at least 45 seconds. Let it set for three to five minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Tip: If you have children, roommates, a husband or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/fashionable-pet-carriers\/\">pet<\/a>, now is the perfect opportunity to scare them with your gooey face.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Rinse and dry<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" class=\"wp-image-62554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Rinse-and-Dry.jpg\" alt=\"Rinse and Dry\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Rinse-and-Dry.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Rinse-and-Dry-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gently rinse the scrub off your face with tepid water and pat dry. Follow up with your favorite facial serum or cream to lock in moisture.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should exfoliate your skin at least once a week \u2014 or twice if you have the time. A good exfoliation makes your skin feel and look brighter and it actually improves the functionality of your dermis. Or, in layman&#8217;s terms, exfoliation makes your skin do its job better. Exfoliating nixes built-up makeup and product&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/beauty-tips-women\/diy-face-scrub\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DIY face scrub recipe: Coffee, baking soda &amp; Honey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":1652326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1388],"class_list":["post-62551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-tips-women","tag-do-it-yourself"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":1652326,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/diy-face-scrub-300x158.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1652326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}