Yes. Even after brewing, used coffee grounds still contain valuable compounds that make them highly effective in skincare.

They retain antioxidants like polyphenols, which protect the skin from free radical damage, and caffeine, which helps improve circulation and reduce puffiness.

The coarse texture provides gentle physical exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and leaving the skin smoother and brighter.

Coffee grounds make an excellent body scrub because they exfoliate, energise, and revitalise the skin, all in one go. Their natural grit buffs away dead cells, boosts circulation, and helps smooth rough patches, while caffeine supports firmer, more radiant skin. Even after brewing, coffee grounds still contain antioxidants and essential nutrients that protect against free radical damage and leave skin looking brighter and healthier.

I am not sure if you heard of a brand called Frank Body? They literally are so popular, they built an entire empire around it by having a whole range of different coffee grounds scrub products. That shows that coffee grounds are actually good as a body scrub ingredient and something as simple as your morning brew can become a skincare hero.

1. Knowledge [not to sound corny]
2. Coffee Grounds + Himalayan Rock Salt Scrub
3. Coffee Grounds + Brown Sugar Scrub
4. RM80 Voucher [to use on Re{me}dy house brand products only]

Yes, used coffee grounds are generally safe for skincare (provided they’re clean, fresh, and properly dried before use).

They need to be dried immediately (collected daily to dry) or used in the same day (if used moist).

The main risk comes from bacterial or mold growth if the grounds are stored too long in its damp condition.

No, these scrubs are designed for body use only as both scrub formulations are a bit too coarse for use on our facial skin, which is more delicate.

We run this workshop because Re{me}dy isn’t just about selling products ~ it’s about creating conscious consumers.

By showing people how to turn used coffee grounds into body scrubs themselves, we hope to shift mindsets from consumption to circularity. Every cup of coffee leaves behind grounds that often end up in landfills, where they decompose and release greenhouse gases.

By reclaiming those grounds from local cafes and giving them new purpose, participants experience firsthand how simple actions can make real environmental impact.

It’s not just a skincare workshop, it’s a lesson in reimagining waste as resource, and in making sustainability personal.

We hope that through this workshop, more people will start collecting used coffee grounds from their local cafes and see waste differently.

We want participants to understand that circularity isn’t complicated, it’s about rethinking everyday habits and recognising value in what’s often thrown away.

By learning how to transform coffee waste into something useful and beautiful, people gain both practical skills and environmental awareness.

Our goal is to plant a seed: that conscious choices, no matter how small, can help reduce waste, lower emissions, and move us closer to a truly circular lifestyle.