Morning Buzz Body Scrub

Coffee and honey unite in this buzz-worthy body scrub.

Start your day off right with a mug of this invigorating body scrub. Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board.

Here's what you do:

In mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, honey, oil and egg white; mix thoroughly. Slowly add coffee and wheat germ being careful not to clot or clump. Scrub should be smooth and creamy but with slight grit. Allow to stand. Apply all over in shower or bath using a washcloth or body sponge to aid exfoliation. Rinse completely. Towel dry and apply moisturizer. Chill remaining scrub, if necessary.

1/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon grapeseed oil (olive or canola oil may be substituted)
1 egg white
1/4 cup ground coffee
2 Tablespoons wheat germ

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Do-It-Yourself Tips:

Try out your concoctions on an inconspicuous place like your forearm before you go slathering it all your body and have fun!
Use recipes with perishable food items such as eggs and veggies immediately or store in an airtight container up to one week in the frig.
Vodka, witch hazel, vinegar and lemon juice are natural preservatives and help extend the life of a DIY mixture.
Sugar and salt scrubs generally keep for a couple months as long as the container has a tight seal.
Store aromatherapy massage oils in a dark, well-sealed glass container for up to 6 months.
For gifts, consider separating the dry ingredients from the liquid and giving the recipient directions on how to mix them in one-use increments.