Most of us wouldn't start our day without a hot cup of coffee. However, the benefits of coffee go beyond the morning pick-me-up as it can have surprising benefits for your skin and hair. For example, a coffee grounds scrub can have excellent effects on your skin, and coffee hair scrubs or hair conditioners can be beneficial for the shiny look and healthy texture of your hair.
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Coffee is full of antioxidants and they help protect the skin from free radical damage. This is good news for your skin because antioxidants counteract skin aging.
Some studies have shown that coffee has similar effects on the skinAnti-Aging-Skin care ingredient hyaluronic acid and that it can increase collagen and elastin production, making skin look and feel firmer. Coffee can also help hydrate the skin by reducing transepidermal water loss.
Peeling with coffee grounds as skin care
For a quick and pleasant treatment that smooths and softens your skin, don't throw away the coffee grounds. Make this easy recipe instead. However, be careful if you have sensitive skin. Coffee grounds can be quite harsh on sensitive skin, so you may want to skip the DIY scrub if your skin is sensitive. And independent ofyour skin typeyou shouldn't scrub too aggressively. You definitely don’t want to irritate your skin. Redness, stinging, and tenderness are all signs that you're overexfoliating.
To make about 200 ml of body scrub you will need:
60 g freshly ground coffee (preferably fresh, but dry coffee grounds are also suitable)
100g brown sugar
100g melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tip: Choose fine coffee grounds, as coarse coffee may be too rough for sensitive or delicate skin.
Mix the freshly ground coffee and brown sugar. Add the coconut oil and vanilla extract to the coffee mixture. Mix until well combined. Gently rub the mixture over your body. Leave it on for several minutes. Rinse thoroughly. (Be careful when using the scrub in the shower as the oil can make the floor a little slippery).
The peeling gives the facial skin shine and freshness
Every woman wants smooth and radiant facial skin. Try this face mask and you will see the difference! Mix 1/4 teaspoon of coffee grounds (finely ground) with 1 tablespoon of another staple, such as: E.g. yogurt.
Gently massage the cream into your face and neck and leave it on for five minutes. Then rinse with warm water to reveal radiant, soft skin. Do not use the cream more than once or twice a week.
Pleasant peeling with coffee grounds for feet
Feet can tolerate more aggressive exfoliation better than other parts of the body. Mix 20g coffee grounds, 60g salt or Epsom salt and 50g olive oil. Use this mixture as a scrub to yourfeet a pleasant treatmentto be sent.
Smoothing lips with coffee
Dry lips? Mix a small amount of coffee grounds with a dollop of coconut oil. Lightly massage the mixture into your lips and remove with a damp washcloth.
Relieve puffy eyes
A teaspoon of coffee grounds in a moistened paper towel placed over the eyes for about 20 minutes will help relieve puffy eyes.
Scrub with coffee grounds for scalp
4 tablespoons of a carrier oil of your choice (preferably coconut or olive)
6 tablespoons very fine coffee grounds
A few drops of tea tree oil
Mix all ingredients well and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Apply a small amount to the scalp and massage for five to ten minutes, then rinse well and wash your hair with shampoo. This recipe is also great for a facial scrub.
Hair conditioner with coffee prevents hair loss
Every woman loves it when her curls shine. However, most people struggle with hair loss. Coffee contains caffeine, which when applied to the scalp finds a path to the roots and prevents further hair loss. Just brewstrong coffeeand let it cool down. Shampoo your hair as usual and pour the cooled coffee over your head.
You can place a large bowl under your head to catch the excess and pour it over your head again for extra coverage. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for up to an hour. Rinse with warm water and allow to air dry or style as usual. This also helps darken the hair (it may not be ideal for women with light skin tones), adds shine, and strengthens the strands.
