Most of us think of coffee as the thing that helps us wake up in the morning. But one of my favorite ways to use coffee has nothing to do with drinking it.

I love turning coffee grounds into a simple DIY coffee infused oil!

It’s actually really simple to make, and once it’s ready, you can use it in homemade body oils, sugar scrubs, lip balms, eye creams, and even whipped body butters. If you’re new to making herbal infused oils, don’t worry. This is such an easy place to start 🙂

Let’s talk about why coffee infused oil has become such a popular ingredient in natural skincare and how you can make your own at home using ingredients you probably have at home. Plus, I’ll share some tips from things I learned the hard way so you can avoid it 😉

Coffee Infused Oil Benefits

Coffee has become a popular ingredient in natural skincare because it contains naturally occurring antioxidants and caffeine.

While a homemade coffee infused oil won’t work the same way as a concentrated coffee extract, it can still be a wonderful addition to your DIY skincare routine.

First thing to note is that coffee infused oil won’t have caffeine benefits, as caffeine is water soluble. That said, there are still some great benefits from the infused oil!

The antioxidants found in coffee help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress [source]. Antioxidants are one reason coffee has become such a popular ingredient in many natural skincare products.

These antioxidants can help with aging of the skin, leaving your skin, soft, supple, and looking great! It might help with wrinkles, fine lines, and inflammation.

Coffee also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness.

Coffee oil is rich in essential fatty acids that promote skin hydration and maintain the skin barrier’s integrity. These fatty acids create a protective shield, locking in moisture and preventing dry skin.

One of my favorite things about this homemade coffee infused oil is simply how you can use it in just about anything!

It’s easy to make, smells amazing, and works well in all kinds of homemade skincare recipes. Whether you’re making a luxurious body oil or adding it to your favorite scrub, this is one I make again and again.

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How to Make Coffee Infused Oil

This makes about 8 ounces of homemade coffee infused oil:

Ingredients

1 cup avocado oil
½ to ¾ cup ground coffee
Strainer lid, or anything with a fine mesh sieve
Glass jar

Instructions

Pour the coffee grounds into your glass jar.

Add in the avocado oil. It will take a bit of time as the oil slowly makes it way down into the coffee grounds. Make sure the oil is covering all of the coffee grounds before sealing the lid.

top view of carrier oil on coffee grounds

For the cold infusion method, leave for a few weeks or months to let the coffee slowly infuse into the oil.

Strain the coffee out and put into a glass jar or dropper bottle.

Notes

If you don’t want any coffee pieces inside, make sure to strain with a unbleached coffee filter.
Any carrier oil will work, but I used avocado oil for this recipe. Jojoba oil is a great one for the face, olive oil, fractionated coconut oil, and almond oil are also good.
While my pictures show whole coffee beans, it is best to either break up the coffee beans in a coffee grinder or use ground coffee to extract as many of the benefits as possible. I learned that the hard way 😛
Keep water out of the jar while it’s infusing to help extend the shelf life.Stored in a cool, dark place, your coffee infused oil should last about 6 to 12 months, depending on the freshness of your carrier oil.

Coffee infused oil top view of glass jar

Ways to Use Coffee Infused Oil

Once your coffee infused oil is ready, there are so many fun ways to use it around the house! This is one of those DIY ingredients that you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.

For starters, you can simply put in a dropper bottle and use as a face serum! Rub a few drops on your skin as you want.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes where I use coffee infused oil:

Coffee Body Scrub
Coffee Face Scrub
Coffee Lip Scrub
Coffee Eye Cream
Whipped Coffee Body Butter
Coffee Massage Oil
Coffee Lotion Bars
Coffee Face Wash
Coffee Lip Balm
Coffee Bath Bombs
Coffee Soap

You can also use a few drops as a simple body oil after showering or massage it onto dry elbows, knees, and heels whenever your skin needs a little extra moisture.

FAQS

What is the best carrier oil to use?

I love avocado oil because it’s deeply moisturizing, but jojoba, sweet almond, sunflower, and grapeseed oil are all great choices!!

Can I use fresh coffee grounds?

It’s best to use dry coffee grounds. Fresh or damp grounds can introduce moisture into the oil, which may shorten its shelf life. I do dry so I don’t have to worry about mold as much.

How long does coffee infused oil last?

When stored in a sealed glass bottle away from heat and sunlight, it usually lasts 6 to 12 months for me! But I usually use it up much faster than that 🙂

Coffee Infused Oil

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Materials

1 cup avocado oil
½ to ¾ cup ground coffee
Mesh can lid for straining, or anything with a fine mesh sieve
Glass jar
8 ounce dropper bottle (optional)

Instructions

Pour the coffee grounds into your glass jar.
Add in the avocado oil. It will take a bit of time as the oil slowly makes it way down into the coffee grounds. Make sure the oil is covering all of the coffee grounds before sealing the lid.
For the cold infusion method, leave for a few weeks or months to let the coffee slowly infuse into the oil.
Strain the coffee out and put into a glass jar or dropper bottle.

Notes

If you don’t want any coffee pieces inside, make sure to strain with a unbleached coffee filter.
Any carrier oil will work, but I used avocado oil for this recipe.