Mix Vaseline and Coffee

Mixing Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and coffee grounds is usually done for a DIY skin or lip scrub. Here’s what it’s for and how to do it safely:

What it’s used for

• Exfoliation: Coffee grounds gently remove dead skin.
• Moisturizing: Vaseline locks in moisture.
• Common uses: lips, hands, elbows, feet.

How to mix it

1. Add 1 tablespoon Vaseline to a small bowl.
2. Add ½–1 teaspoon used coffee grounds (used grounds are softer).
3. Mix until it looks evenly combined.

How to use

• Gently rub a small amount on the skin for 10–20 seconds.
• Rinse off the coffee grounds with warm water.
• Pat dry.

Important tips

• ⚠️ Do not eat it (even though it smells nice).
• Avoid using on face or acne-prone skin (can clog pores).
• Don’t scrub hard—coffee can be abrasive.
• Use 1–2 times a week max.

If you want, I can suggest:

• A gentler lip scrub
• A no-mess version
• Or alternatives using sugar or honey instead