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    Are used coffee grounds good for the skin?
    Diana Yerkes
    Skincare Specialist
    Diana Yerkes is a Skincare Professional and the Lead Esthetician at Rescue Spa in New York City, New York. With over 15 years of experience, Diana helps others with their skin care needs by incorporating natural and high-performing products and treatments into their routines while providing nutrition insights and educating clients on better skin care habits. Diana is a member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) and holds certifications from the Wellness for Cancer and Look Good Feel Better programs. She received her esthetics education from the Aveda Institute, the International Dermal Institute, and the Biologique Research Academy.
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    Yes, you can use your used coffee grounds. If you'd rather save fresh grounds for coffee, use the leftover grounds after brewing a cup for your scrub. The hot water keeps the grounds clean, and they can still exfoliate your skin after being used.
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    How often should I use this scrub?
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    If you are particularly oily, three to four times a week. For combination or normal skin, use it two to three times a week. If you have dry skin, just once a week is fine.
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    How long should I apply the scrub?
    Community Answer
    Mix until it feels like wet sand. I think it should take around 1-2 minutes.
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    Will this remove pigmentation and black spots?
    Community Answer
    No, it won't. However, the sugar and coffee scrub will help you remove dead skin cells, making your skin softer and smoother.
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    Where should I keep this scrub if I only added honey, sugar and coffee?
    Community Answer
    A good place would be in the fridge or in a dark cool space. The coffee could go bad after awhile but should keep well for a few weeks if it's in an airtight container in a cool place.
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    Does it remove blackheads?
    Community Answer
    You should make a peel-off mask if you want blackheads gone.
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    How often should I use the scrub on my face as a mature woman, 55?
    HumanBeing
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    Most commercially produced facial scrubs suggest they are used two to three times a week. Since any product you make at home hasn't been tested for safety, using a home made scrub once or twice a week is recommended. If it seems to aggravate your skin, go down to once a week. If you get discomfort only using the scrub once a week, then stop using it.
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    Will this remove ringworms?
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    No. Fungal skin infections such as ringworm require treatment with specialist products supplied by a pharmacist or, in extreme cases, prescribed by a GP.
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