Body scrubs from upcycled coffee beans! Sustainable cosmetics By HUG BROWNE

Early last month, OGICO has released Japan’s first body scrub made from upcycled ingredients. The HUG BROWNE Espresso Body Shot (170g, 2500 yen) is a locally produced body scrub made from upcycled coffee beans.

These beans are used espresso coffee beans from THE LOCAL COFFEE STAND, a coffee shop located in Shibuya, Tokyo. This coffee shop uses professionally sourced coffee beans by the cafe’s baristas, hence, its exquisite quality.

The body scrub has a sweet fragrance from the blend of coffee and brown sugar, a delicate scent unique to used coffee beans. The coffee and brown sugar beads work as a gentle exfoliant, leaving one’s skin smooth and moist.

This additive-free cosmetic does not include silicone, parabens, animal products or artificial dyes/fragrance. All of its ingredients are plant-based. It is also animal-cruelty-free. Hence, suitable for vegans.

The product also comes in zero-waste packaging. It is plastic-free, stored in glass jars. They also do not come in box packaging, which effectively helps consumers to reduce unnecessary waste.

Customers can find the product at HUG BROWNE’s official website and THE LOCAL COFFEE STAND’s online store. It is also available for purchase at THE LOCAL COFFEE STAND’s Shibuya and Fukuoka outlet.

The HUG BROWNE Espresso Body Shot is a new way to enjoy a fun and fulfilling bath experience while caring for the earth. HUG BROWNE’s philosophy lies in the balance between beauty and the environment.

They believe that change starts with manufacturing companies like themselves as they produce products for consumers to use, which ultimately impacts the environment. They understand that it is vital for companies to learn consistently to achieve a sustainable beauty industry.

The team plans to participate in green activities such as beach clean-up events, and use the experiences to develop solutions, or even products, to help the environment.

It is not too early to say that sustainable cosmetics is one of the many first steps to build a sustainable beauty economy.