That headline is very clickbaity — and honestly, Vaseline + coffee is not a miracle trick.
But depending on what you want it for, there are a couple of legit, useful ways to combine them.
Here are the safe and realistic uses:
✅ 1) Coffee + Vaseline = DIY exfoliating scrub (for body only)
This is the most common “hack.”
What it helps with
- Removes dead skin
- Makes skin feel smoother
- Reduces appearance of rough patches
How to make
- 2 tbsp coffee grounds
- 1 tbsp Vaseline
Mix until you get a paste.
How to use
- Gently massage onto wet skin (avoid face)
- Rinse off well
⚠️ Don’t use on your face — Vaseline + coffee grounds can clog pores and irritate skin.
✅ 2) Coffee grounds + Vaseline = shoe shine / scuff repair
This one is less known but works for dark leather.
How
- Mix coffee grounds with a small amount of Vaseline
- Rub gently onto scuffed areas
- Wipe off excess
This can help darken and blend scratches temporarily.
🚫 What it does NOT do
Any claim that it:
- removes dark spots
- whitens skin
- cures cellulite
- “cleanses” the body
…is false. Vaseline doesn’t penetrate deeply, and coffee doesn’t magically remove fat or discoloration.
If you want a real skincare hack
Tell me what you’re trying to do:
- exfoliate?
- remove dark spots?
- soften heels?
- get rid of cellulite?
I can give you a safe, effective routine.