Mandarin Mecca Coffee Scrub / Lustre Restoring Body + Face Exfoliant

Purpose

I’m a decaf coffee girl, and my nervous system can’t deal with the skin-irritating, hyper-stimulating full blast caffeine content in coffee scrubs, so in my humble experience, the low residual amount of caffeine in coffee waste is a gently effective way to deliver all the benefits of a good coffee scrub without the hardcore down sides. Because it contains velvet soft coconut sugar instead of hard crystal edged brown sugar, this scrub is gentle enough to use on my face and body without micro tearing.

Skin Type

For women and men of all skin types. All ages. Benefits mature, acne prone, eczema beaten and sensitive skin especially

Ritual

I like to do this once a week, and, as usual with our compositions, you only need little – a 10ml amount, approximately the size of a small chestnut, is heaps.

Body scrub: run the shower, grab a chestnut size piece of scrub, hop under the shower to get your body and face wet and start by gently by massaging the scrub into thighs and butt, increase to a vigorous rub in circular motion. Rub the leftover from your hands over your face. Massage body and face for as long as you like, rinse off.

Face exfoliation: wet your face and massage a hazelnut size amount into the skin for a few minutes. Rinse, dry, moisturize with precious face oil.

Dark under eye circle treatment: very gently dab a tiny amount just under your eyes without rubbing, let sit for 3-4 minutes and gingerly wash of without rubbing or scrubbing the delicate skin around your eyes. Works wonders.

Hair treatment: if you are experiencing menopause-related hair loss, or thinning of your hair, rub your coffee scrub-smeared hands over your scalp and let the coffee oil sit there while you’re exfoliating your butt. Shampoo/condition/rinse as per usual.

One 215 ml jar holds about 15 applications for body + face, about 30 for face only.

The coffee scent fades from your skin quickly. Because of the oils in the scrub you don’t really need body oil, but go ahead and oil up if you want to. Our luxurious body oil complements this scrub like a dream.

Natural/Organic Ingredients

Energizing foundation

Coffea (Coffee waste)* – The coffee making leftovers. Roasted. Ground. Expressed. Dehydrated. Fair trade + sustainably sourced directly from the farmer by mecca coffee. Rushashi district, Rwanda.

Brown linseed (linum usitatissimum) – Australia, certified organic. Ground.

Balancing center

Babassu (Orbignya oleifera seed oil)* – brazil. Certified organic. Cold-pressed seeds, refined.

Olive (Olea europaea oil)** – Victoria, Australia. Certified Demeter biodynamic, small batch cold-pressed, unrefined, extra virgin.

Mandarin (citrus reticulata) peel extract + peel^ – kangaroo valley Australia. Hand picked, air-dried peel, sun-infused in biodynamic olive oil. And ground by hand to a semi-fine powder. Wildcrafted.

Coconut sugar* – Indonesia. Certified organic. Unrefined.

Brown sugar* – Australia. Certified organic. Unrefined.

Himalayan crystal salt^ – pure, slightly crushed into coarse granules. Tibet.

Harmonizing charge ‘ – sacred trinity blend’

Boswellia frereana (frankincense ‘maydi’, king of frankincense) resin extract, Somalia. Certified organic. / boswellia sacra (royal horaji white ‘sacred’ frankincense) resin extract^. Oman. Certified organic. Fair-trade resin, sustainably harvested by a community co-op.. Sun-infused for a minimum of 4 months in biodynamic olive oil.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha resin extract)* - Somalia. Certified organic. Yemen. Wildcrafted. / commiphora wildii (‘omumbiri’ namibian myrrh) resin extract Namibia. Wildcrafted. Fair-trade resin, sustainably harvested by a community co-op. Sun-infused for a minimum of 4 months in biodynamic olive oil.

Mandarin (citrus reticulata) essential oil* –  Egypt. Steam distilled peel. Certified organic

Boswellia frereana (frankincense ‘maydi’, king of frankincense) essential oil*, Somalia. Certified organic. / boswellia sacra (royal horaji white ‘sacred’ frankincense) essential oil  oman. Wildcrafted. / boswellia carteri (frankincense) essential oil*, Sanaag region, Somalia. Certified organic. Steam-distilled, fair-trade resin, sustainably harvested by a community co-op.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha essential oil) * – Somalia. Certified organic. Ethiopia. Wildcrafted. / commiphora wildii (‘omumbiri’ namibian myrrh) essential oil*, Namibia. Wildcrafted., steam-distilled fair-trade resin, sustainably harvested by a community co-op.

24 karat gold” – Germany. Non-nano. Cert cosmetic/food grade. Sun-infused for a minimum of 4 months in biodynamic olive oil.

Essential oils naturally contain limonene, linalool, beta-myrcene.

*certified organic **certified Demeter biodynamic ^wildcrafted “non-nano.

All extracts are sun-infused by us in certified biodynamic olive oil.

Composition

Why Johanna chose these ingredients

The below list is for education purpose only, and describes the properties of the individual ingredients we are using, not the final composition. We hope we can contribute to your path to self education and independent decision making without relying on marketing claims and just following trends.

All our whole plant extracts are sun-infused by us on our Kangaroo Valley farm or Sydney studio in certified Demeter biodynamic Olive oil.

Expressed coffee grounds^
Reduce cellulite
Decrease inflammation
Increase cell turnover

Brown linseed meal*
Nourish and moisten the skin
Gently exfoliate and unclog pores
Tone, tighten, firm and plump the skin

Babassu seed oil*
Forms a protective, invisible barrier on the skin
Restores the skins barrier function
Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory

Olive oil**
Stimulates new cell growth
Guards against free radical damage
Maintains moisture balance and elasticity

Mandarin extract + peel^
Improves skin tone
Increases the collagen
Corrects oil balance

Coconut sugar*
Gently exfoliates without abrasion
Support cell turnover.
Breaks down dead, flaky skin

Pink Himalayan crystal salt*
Contains vital trace elements small enough for our body to absorb via the skin.
Detoxifies the body by balancing systemic ph.
Improves hydration by providing trace minerals.

Myrrh extract^ + essential oil*
Rejuvenates skin.
Fades pigmentation.
Facilitates speedy wound healing.

Frankincense frereana extract^ + essential oils*
Comforts the soul, lifts anxiety.
Astringents tone and firm.
Stimulates cell repair and balances pigmentation.

Mandarin essential oil*
Purifies and detoxes skin and mind.
Improves blood circulation.
Calms anxiety, nausea and feelings of irritation.

24 karat gold”
Receives sun energy and grounds intentions
Improves circulation.
Boosts collagen integrity.

*organic **Demeter biodynamic ^wildcrafted/non-gmo/chemical free “non-nano.

More about the brand

• Our Story
• Earth To Skin
• Our Ingredients
• FAQ

Our Story

Lepaar is a skincare brand deeply rooted in nature and spirituality. Founded by Johanna and Christo, the brand combines ancient wisdom with modern science to create products that nourish both body and soul. With a focus on biodynamic farming and ethical practices, Lepaar offers a holistic approach to skincare that celebrates the interconnectedness of humans and the planet.

Treat yourself to the epitome of self-care with Lepaar's holistic approach to beauty, now.

 

Earth To Skin

“Our biological rhythms are the symphony of the cosmos,
music embedded deep within us to which we dance,
even when we can't name the tune.”

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How we Process Our Ingredients

Each component is mindfully chosen for their uniquely active properties beneficial for our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, masterfully dosed according to it’s potency, benefits, performance, natural fragrance and interaction within the composition.

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FAQ

What is Wholistic Luxury Skincare?

“We wanted to create a sustainable luxury skincare line, aligned with our wholistic ethos and love for the refined. Elemental body and soul food for true inside-and-out beauty, composed with naturally active ingredients, imbued with love: Whole compositions that honour the skin as our largest organ, nurture our body, and harmonise the spiritual beings we are. Regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity.” ~ C H R I S T O  +  J O H A N N A

• Deeply complex, naturally active and synergistic compositions, formulated with sun-infused whole plant extracts, minimum intervention plant oils and pure minerals.
• Composed to align our body’s 5 sensory system, support, balance and strengthen healthy skin function, energise life force, and harmonise the whole human being – body, soul, spirit.
• Hand-blended in small batches with the lunar cycle, to harness celestial energy and sync our processes with the natural ebb and flow of Nature.
• Ingredients are organic, biodynamic or wildcrafted, sustainably grown, harvested and processed with love and respect for Earth by ourselves and people who share our ethos.
• Wholistic in creation, procurement and purpose, harnessing the true luxuries of this world: the pristine gifts of Nature.

What is sun-infusion?

"May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength to your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life." 

~ A P A C H E  B L E S S I N G

Using an age-old technique called sun-infusion, we slowly release the therapeutic components of our flowers, fruits, skins, leaves, bark, seeds, resins, even wood and minerals into biodynamic olive oil over a period of 4-6 months, sometimes up to a year for a very valuable vintage.

As a result of their more solid structure than that of leaves or blossoms, barks, roots, and skins take longer to extract. Additionally, resins must be removed from their water-soluble gums before they can dissolve into my oil.

This slow natural process produces zero carbon footprint and preserves the heat sensitive medicinal properties of our botanicals and cold pressed oils and synergises their healing powers in ways that stove-top produced extracts just can’t, in my humble experience.

It also allows me to use unrefined, extra virgin and cold pressed olive oil, whereas commercially, the less nutritious, refined and heat stable sunflower seed oil is used.

What are biodynamic principles?

Rudolf Steiner, an early 20th-century German philosopher, humanist, and wholistic activist, pioneered biodynamic principles, homeopathy, and founded the eponymous Steiner schools, with which Johanna's family has been actively involved for four generations, from the schools' founding days to the establishment of schools all over the world. Rudolf Steiner's teachings on anthroposophy gave rise to biodynamic.

In essence, we see biodynamic as the evolution of organic farming.

Biodynamic concepts, which literally translate as "life force," aim to bring harmony to nature and perceive the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the earth, plants, animals, and people, as components of a whole.

Using cosmic forces, rhythmic stirring to activate natural fertilizers, the lunar cycle, and seasonal observation, biodynamic principles seek to establish a production cycle that is completely sustainable.
all to generate extraordinary, vibrant produce with powerful qi (lifeforce).

It's just a very organic, genuine way of being; it's not rocket science.

Why does Lepaar blend in sync with the moon cycle?

In accordance with the biodynamic lunar calendar, we combine during the new and full moons to channel heavenly energy into our compositions.
So that when we use our skincare, we can feel closer to ourselves and the environment.

At full moon, we combine our daytime compositions to capture the Sun's reflected light energy.

At New Moon, we combine our nighttime compositions to harness its reviving vitality.

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