The Journey Behind Our Coffee Castor Oil Scrub
Here at iAMA, we have spent the last few years perfecting our Coffee and Castor scrub after searching for the most powerful, natural, plant based beauty ingredients.
The ancient Greeks understood a fundamental truth about wellness: "iAMA," meaning "to heal." This wisdom resonates even more strongly today. By embracing nature and incorporating plant-based ingredients into our beauty routines, we're not just nurturing our bodies—we're fostering a more sustainable approach to self-care.
Steph, our co founder, has been experimenting with finding the perfect coffee scrub for years, and finally she found the perfect blend. When we combine coffee and castor oil, magic happens. This is known as synergy. The coffee grounds provide gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and preparing the skin to better absorb the nourishing properties of the castor oil. Meanwhile, the castor oil ensures that the scrub doesn't strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it moisturised and protected.
This combination addresses multiple skincare concerns:
- Exfoliation (coffee grounds)
- Hydration (castor oil)
- Anti-aging (antioxidants in coffee and fatty acids in castor oil)
- Acne prevention (antimicrobial properties of both ingredients)
- Skin brightening (caffeine in coffee)
The Journey to Our 100% Natural, Coffee and Castor Oil Scrub
Steph's journey began years ago, sparked by her Grandmother. "I ran out of my Boots exfoliator while staying over at my Grandparents house, and my grandma said to use Coffee. She had been using it for years." Steph said. "The idea that something so common in our daily lives could be such a good exfoliator with such amazing benefits for our skin was so cool back then."
This turned into a new experimentation that she has been testing for 10+ years.
Steph has tested different combinations of coffee grounds with different oils and ingredients. Each iteration taught her something about the ideal texture, efficiency, and feel.
"From different coffee beans and oils, I've made lots of batches and used them until I wanted to try something new" Steph says, "But the best batches I made was with Castor Oil and Arabia Coffee. It made my face glow, and cleaned my dead skin on a deep level. It was the kindest exfoliant through different skin issues, like when I was experiencing hormonal spots around my chin."
The breakthrough came when Steph discovered that blending castor oil with coffee provided the perfect texture for a deep but gentle scrub.
The coffee provided gentle yet effective exfoliation, while the castor oil added deep moisturisation and additional skin benefits.
The texture was perfect – not too harsh, not too oily. And the results? Nothing short of amazing. She introduced it to her co founder Safa.
"When I tried this new blend, I knew immediately that I loved the texture" Safa said "My skin felt softer and looked brighter immediately and it felt nourished and healthy. There was a fine film of Castor Oil on the skin that was perfect for locking the moisture afterwards, so my skin wasn't dry and raw."
After some fine-tuning and rigorous testing to ensure quality and safety, our Coffee Castor Oil Scrub was born.
It's more than just a product for us – It's proof that with two simple ingredients derived from mother nature's own pharmacy, you can create something truly extraordinary.
"I've had a big journey with Coffee as an exfoliant as I've used it through different periods of skin issues," Steph says. "Instead of using scrubs and exfoliators with harsh ingredients and grains that can be too harsh for the skin, we know that our Coffee & Castor Scrub is the gentlest, kindest and most natural way to go if you are looking to improve texture."
Shop our Coffee and Castor Oil Scrub here
Why We Combined Coffee and Castor Oil
Over the years, we've both tried so many face scrubs and they all felt quite artificial, as if they were stripping the skin's surface. This can become problematic over the long run, especially when you have sensitive skin. It was this shared experience that sparked our journey to create something different, something better.
Coffee grounds offer gentle yet effective exfoliation. Unlike the harsh, synthetic beads found in many commercial scrubs, coffee particles are naturally soft and rounded, making them less likely to cause micro-tears in the skin.
But exfoliation is only part of the equation. Our scrub nourishes and protects the skin, counteracting the potentially drying effects of scrubbing. Castor oil is a natural moisturiser packed with fatty acids and known for its soothing properties.
Our scrub blend can remove dead skin cells and unclog pores without stripping the skin of its natural oils. It is gentle enough for sensitive skin, yet effective enough to leave your face feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The power of using coffee is that it's completely natural and exfoliates as well as detoxifies because it increases circulation which can bring toxins up to the surface of the skin. Our Coffee & Castor Scrub can repair the skin barrier and also detoxifies meaning this could be the perfect for people with dry skin, redness, acne etc.
We believe whatever you put onto your biggest organ (your skin) should be something you're able to eat. This is because it's absorbed directly into your blood stream, organs and brain.
With only two ingredients, no artificial fragrances, chemicals or plastics, we've developed this incredible 100% organic, plant based face scrub that is also good for the environment. Our Coffee Castor Oil Face Scrub was born – a perfect blend of exfoliation and hydration!
A natural, plant based face scrub that exfoliates deeply, increases circulation and moisturises your skin whilst detoxifying at the same time. It's completely natural and leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and rejuvenated.
The Power of Combining Coffee & Castor Oil
Coffee isn't just for your morning cup—it's a powerhouse for your skin too. When you apply coffee grounds topically, they become a natural, gentle exfoliant. This scrub works wonders by:
• Sloughing away dead skin cells
• Clearing out clogged pores
• Boosting blood circulation
The result?
A complexion that's not just clean, but radiantly healthy.
And the best part?
You can use this versatile scrub on your face, neck, and even your scalp.
But coffee's skin benefits go beyond just exfoliation. It's packed with antioxidants, especially caffeine and chlorogenic acids.
Now, let's talk about castor oil.
This thick, nutrient-rich oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and beauty treatments. It's packed with ricinoleic acid, a unique fatty acid that offers numerous benefits for the skin:
Deep moisturization without clogging pores
Anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritated skin
Antimicrobial effects to combat acne-causing bacteria
Promotes collagen and elastin production for youthful-looking skin
We're proud to have harnessed the power of these two incredible ingredients in our face scrub, and we can't wait for you to experience the difference for yourself.
iAMA is the home of pure gold, pure Castor Oil.
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