Does your skin look tired and dull? Then it's time to discover the hidden properties of coffee - coffee scrub.
Have you ever heard of a coffee scrub? Coffee, which is usually associated with the morning ritual, is also exceptional beneficial for the skin because of its unique properties. Ground coffee beans act as natural exfoliation, which helps remove dead skin cells and accelerates skin renewal.
caffeine, a key ingredient in coffee, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce swelling and redness, and stimulates blood circulation, which can help reduce the appearance of cellulite and give skin a firmer, firmer appearance.
In addition to these benefits, coffee scrub helps with texture improvement and skin color, it works against acne and other minor skin irregularities, and provides antioxidant protection by neutralizing free radicals.
Using homemade scrubs, such as coffee scrubs, allows not only to adapt the ingredients to your own the needs of the skin, but also reduces the impact on the environment, as we avoid the use of microplastics and excessive packaging, which is common in commercial products.
Making homemade coffee scrub is simple
Basic peeling
All you need is coffee grounds and some water. Stir the mixture slightly and then gently rub it into the skin of the face for five to ten minutes. After the massage, wash your face thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Coffee hair mask
Prepare mild coffee, cool it and apply it to your hair. After twenty minutes, wash your hair under a plastic cap. Coffee will remove excess oil, smooth the hair cuticle and make hair shinier.
For dry and sensitive skin
For those with more sensitive and dry skin, it is important to add some nutrients to the coffee scrub. Add olive or coconut oil to coffee or sea salt, which you can use instead of coffee. Olive oil will moisturize the skin and make it softer.
In addition to oils, you can also use milk, yogurt or honey, which additionally nourish the skin. To prepare, you need up to two teaspoons of each ingredient, and the mixture can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Fragrant scrub for the whole body
You need three tablespoons of coffee grounds, a tablespoon of oil of your choice (olive, coconut or almond) and a little brown sugar.
Mix all the dry ingredients and add oil and brown sugar. Massage the resulting mixture into the skin, which will remove dead cells and improve circulation. Your skin will be smooth after use and will absorb the nutrients from the creams more easily.
