I cannot deny it, I am a huge coffee lover, so needless to say that I am enjoying the current craze of using coffee in beauty products. One such brand that does that is Bean Body. I have put a few of their products to the test…
Bean Body Coffee Scrub, is an Australian brand, who believes that we should all feel beautiful inside and out, so they have created Bean Body, a range of affordable, organic, and natural body products, made with the highest quality premium ingredients. And while it is an Australian brand, they also sell worldwide, which is a testament to how popular their products are.
I tried the Bean Body Coconut Coffee Scrub, which contains among others;
- Caffeine from the Arabica Seed Powder to stimulate blood flow and help reduce the appearance of cellulite, eczema, stretch marks, age spots, varicose veins and psoriasis
- Demerara Sugar and Himalayan Salt to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin, acne, whiteheads, blackheads, breakouts and other skin blemishes
- Coconut Oil and jojoba seed oil and almond oil to hydrate and moisturise the skin
- Cocoa and Vitamin E which are high in antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin, promoting cell repair and rejuvenation
This coffee scrub essentially looks like most other coffee scrubs - like the used coffee beans in your coffee machine! But in addition, the added ingredients including the coconut oil, gives this the most divine scent.
To use, you simply scrub a handful onto damp skin, and massage in circular motions, focusing on problem areas, such as areas with stretch-marks, age spots or where you have breakouts. You then leave it to dry on the skin for about 5 minutes before rinsing it off.
The actual scrub is a little coarse, so I am not sure how you'd go if you have very sensitive skin, but personally I do not have any issues, and quit like the gritty feel as I massage it over my skin. And after each use, I can clearly feel my skin is so soft and smooth, all dead skin cells gently buffed away, while the oils have added moisture and nourishment to my skin. And leaving my skin - and my bathroom smelling rather nice of coffee too, giving me a much needed caffeine kick at the same time.
If I have to be negative, and I say this about all other coffee scrubs I’ve tried too, and this would go for all coffee scrubs, but I don't enjoy that I feel have to clean my shower afterwards, as it really does tend to become a little messy. Also, I do find the packaging a little tricky to use when in the shower with wet hands, and do not really find it ideal sticking my wet hands into the pack, as I feel I not only add water to the product, but also drop so much of the scrub in the process. I would much prefer it if could come in some type of plastic bottle allowing you to easily tip out the amount of product needed without wasting or diluting the product.
But all of that said, it is a fantastic scrub. It is efficient, yet gentle, and with regular use it clearly leaves the skin looking and feeling softer, smoother and more glowing too. I have not got a lot of stretch-marks, but I have noticed that breakouts on especially my shoulders and back have reduced, so clearly the sugar, which contains naturally occurring AHA is having a positive effect on my skin, in removing clearing up my skin. I also love the fact that it is an Aussie brand, and that it is made with natural vegan friendly organic ingredients, without any of the nasties such as parabens or GMO. It is also so affordable that everyone can afford to try.
I also put the Bean Body Facial Exfoliant to the test. This facial scrub contains finer sound coffee beans to make it gentler for the more sensitive skin on the face.
If I have to be negative, and I say this about all other coffee scrubs I’ve tried too, and this would go for all coffee scrubs, but I don't enjoy that I feel have to clean my shower afterwards, as it really does tend to become a little messy. Also, I do find the packaging a little tricky to use when in the shower with wet hands, and do not really find it ideal sticking my wet hands into the pack, as I feel I not only add water to the product, but also drop so much of the scrub in the process. I would much prefer it if could come in some type of plastic bottle allowing you to easily tip out the amount of product needed without wasting or diluting the product.
But all of that said, it is a fantastic scrub. It is efficient, yet gentle, and with regular use it clearly leaves the skin looking and feeling softer, smoother and more glowing too. I have not got a lot of stretch-marks, but I have noticed that breakouts on especially my shoulders and back have reduced, so clearly the sugar, which contains naturally occurring AHA is having a positive effect on my skin, in removing clearing up my skin. I also love the fact that it is an Aussie brand, and that it is made with natural vegan friendly organic ingredients, without any of the nasties such as parabens or GMO. It is also so affordable that everyone can afford to try.
I also put the Bean Body Facial Exfoliant to the test. This facial scrub contains finer sound coffee beans to make it gentler for the more sensitive skin on the face.
Along with the coffee beans, this facial scrub also contains a creamy base of coconut, sweet almond, and jojoba oils and glycerin. It the deep brown scrub has a bit of grit, which I quite like, but if you have sensitive skin, I probably wouldn’t recommend it. But when used a few times a week, it means that it really does help buff away all the dead skin cells, and thus also helping with those areas that are congested and perhaps struggling with black heads, and it leaves the skin feeling so soft and smooth.
It has the same gorgeous coffee scent, and it really gives your skin a wake-up call.
Due to the brown colour of this facial scrub, if you splash a little water as you rinse it off, it can become a little messy too, and will require that you clean your sink afterwards. And if not rinsed completely off your face, or if you leave a little in the hairline, it will stain your towel (but will wash out), but as a result I actually prefer to use mine in the shower when I am washing my hair.
Overall these products are great, and especially considering how affordable they are. I also love the they are made using only natural ingredients and free from parabens, SLS, SLES, EDTA and other chemical nasties, and that they are vegan and cruelty free too.
Bean Body Gift Set with Coconut Coffee Scrub, 100g, and Facial Exfoliant, 100ml - RRP: $29.95
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