As you know, coffee has toning properties. And this is its property is applicable not only to charge vivacity from a fragrant drink, but also for cosmetic purposes. Ground natural coffee has long been used in the preparation of scrubs, hair care products.
Coffee body scrub
This tool performs the following functions:
- toning of skin cells;
- improvement of metabolism;
- increased oxygen supply of cells;
- purification of the skin from dead cells of the epidermis;
- elimination of toxins;
- improvement of blood circulation.
In addition, coffee scrub helps against cellulite and stretch marks. Due to its tonic properties and increased oxygen supply to the cells, coffee is also used to treat excess weight. Coffee scrub is also used for weight loss as part of complex therapy.
Coffee Face Scrub
One of the advantages of coffee grounds is that this ingredient is suitable for any type of skin. Useful properties of this scrub:
- It opens the pores and cleans them deeply;
- reduces fat content, normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands;
- prevents the formation of comedones and acne;
- nourishes the skin;
- aligns the terrain;
- removes dead cells of the skin;
- gives the skin a light tan.
With oily and combination skin prone to acne, it is recommended to use coffee soap-scrub instead of usual cleansers. Daily washing with soap helps to quickly cope with problems.
How to make coffee scrub at home?
For face:
Mix the coffee grounds with fat fresh cottage cheese in equal proportions. Suitable for any skin type, including, and combined.
For dry skin:
- mixed in equal proportions of ground coffee and sugar;
- in the mixture pour a pinch of salt and cinnamon;
- add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
For oily skin:
- dry the coffee grounds with the remaining liquid;
- mix with a tablespoon of homemade yogurt.
For normal skin:
- A teaspoon of ground coffee mixed with a similar amount of sour cream;
- add a little olive oil.
For problem skin:
- mix a teaspoon of ground coffee with 2 teaspoons of cosmetic clay (white or blue);
- add a teaspoon of ground dry orange peel;
- carefully mix the ingredients and dilute with water until a uniform thick mass;
- add in a scrub a pinch of salt, slaked apple cider vinegar and once again mix everything.
For body:
Coffee-honey scrub:
- mix natural medium-grind coffee with honey in a 1: 2 ratio;
- Massage the body with the scrub for 10 minutes.
Coffee scrub from cellulite with pepper tincture:
- approximately 100 grams of the finest grind coffee is mixed with 30 ml of the infusion of hot pepper;
- you can add 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil if the mixture is too dry;
- leave the scrub set for 7 days;
- use during washing.
Coffee scrub with yogurt:
- mix ground coffee and kefir in equal parts;
- do massage with such a scrub for 10-15 minutes.
For hair:
- mix very finely ground coffee with sea salt in a 1: 1 ratio;
- Massage the scalp with this compound 5-7 minutes before washing the hair.
A coffee scrub for hair will perfectly help to cope with dandruff. In addition, this agent stimulates hair bulbs and strengthens them. Thus, regular scalp massage with salt and coffee will strengthen hair, stop them from falling out and in time will make it much thicker. Blondes should carefully use this remedy, as coffee can slightly color your hair and they will acquire a brownish hue.