Exfoliating with Coffee from Coffea Arabica – Ingredients Under The Loop

Do you own a coffee scrub or a cream with caffeine? Do you ever check the ingredient list of your skincare products and wonder what everything means? In our blog series "Ingredients Highlighted," we take a deeper dive into unique and sustainable ingredients. Arabica coffee – from the Coffea Arabica plant – is a powerful and natural ingredient that is not only great for starting your day but also offers numerous benefits for your skin. It exfoliates, delivers antioxidants, and gives your complexion a radiant glow. Whether you exfoliate with coffee grounds or use upcycled coffee oil, this blog will show you why coffee is an amazing skincare ingredient and where to find it in your products. Check out our collection, including the UpCircle coffee scrub >

What Are the Benefits of Coffee from the Coffea Arabica Plant?

Coffee has been enjoyed for centuries as a pick-me-up, but did you know it can also energize your skin? Here are its top benefits:

1. Exfoliates and Removes Dead Skin Cells

Coffee grounds act as a natural exfoliant, providing gentle yet effective skin renewal. By exfoliating with coffee, you:

• Leave your skin feeling smoother
• Prepare your skin to absorb other skincare products better
• Prevent clogged pores and uneven texture

Tip: Don't exfoliate more than necessary for your skin type! Usually, once or twice a week is enough. The more sensitive your skin, the less frequently you should exfoliate.

2. Boosts Circulation

Exfoliating with coffee improves blood flow, giving your skin a fresh and radiant appearance.

3. Rich in Antioxidants

Coffee is packed with antioxidants that help combat free radicals. This protects your skin from external damage and can slow signs of aging. Using coffee-infused oils or eye creams helps deliver these benefits directly to your skin.

4. Reduces Puffiness and Dark Circles

Caffeine helps reduce fluid retention under the eyes, making it an effective ingredient in eye creams designed to target puffiness and dark circles.

Check out our UpCircle products – from coffee scrubs to caffeine-infused eye cream >

Which Skincare Products Contain Coffee?

Coffee is used in a variety of skincare products, from scrubs to serums. Here are three standout products from our collection that contain coffee as an active ingredient:

Exfoliating with Coffee: UpCircle Body Scrub – Upcycled Coffee Grounds

This coffee scrub, made with upcycled coffee grounds, gently but effectively exfoliates the skin. It removes dead skin cells, boosts circulation, and leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed. The repurposed coffee particles provide a natural exfoliation without microplastics, while caffeine and antioxidants help firm and revitalize the skin.

Massage the body scrub onto damp skin and rinse off with warm water. Use once or twice a week, depending on your skin type, for the best results.

Who is this product for?

Anyone looking for soft, smooth skin with a natural glow.

Want to exfoliate with coffee? Try the UpCircle Coffee Scrub here >

Eye Cream: UpCircle Eye Cream with Maple Bark and Coffee

This natural eye cream helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. Caffeine de-puffs and reduces fluid retention under the eyes, leaving you looking more refreshed and awake. Apply a small amount in the morning and evening under the eyes.

Who is this product for?

Perfect for those who struggle with puffiness or want to look more awake.

Discover the UpCircle Caffeine Eye Cream here >

Facial Oil: UpCircle Facial Oil with Upcycled Coffee Oil

This facial oil locks in moisture and gives the skin a boost with its nourishing coffee oil and vitamin C. Coffee oil is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce fine lines and dullness. Apply a few drops to cleansed skin and gently massage in.

Who is this product for?

Ideal for those with dry or dull skin in need of extra hydration and protection.

Check out the UpCircle Facial Oil with Upcycled Coffee here >

How Did UpCircle Get the Idea for Coffee-Based Skincare?

Siblings Anna and Will started UpCircle in 2016 with the goal of creating sustainable, circular skincare. Every day, high-quality Arabica coffee grounds are discarded by artisan cafés across London. Yet, antioxidants in coffee grounds actually increase during brewing. This sparked their idea for their first product: a natural coffee scrub!

Since then, UpCircle has become a pioneer in circular skincare. In addition to coffee, the brand repurposes other byproducts from the food and beverage industry, such as chai spices, maple bark extract, and olive stones, turning them into high-quality skincare ingredients. This proves that skincare can be good for you and for the planet. By innovatively reusing waste, UpCircle offers effective, sustainable skincare products while contributing to a greener world. In 2022, UpCircle even became a certified plastic-negative company.

Want to try UpCircle products?
Explore the full range, from coffee scrubs to body wash with upcycled chai spices >

Want to Exfoliate with Coffee or Try a Caffeine Eye Cream?

Exfoliating with coffee is not only an effective way to keep your skin smooth and radiant but also a more sustainable choice. By repurposing used coffee grounds into skincare, this practice promotes planet-friendly living.

Coffea Arabica doesn’t just produce coffee for drinking – its leftover coffee grounds are also a premium skincare ingredient. From exfoliation and circulation-boosting effects to reducing puffiness and protecting skin from external damage, coffee offers a wide range of benefits.

Would you like to try exfoliating with coffee? Are you looking for an eye cream with caffeine? Or are you curious about UpCircle’s other products featuring high-quality upcycled ingredients?

Discover the full UpCircle range – from coffee scrubs to shampoo infused with leftover blueberries >