Coffee grounds can beautify your skin

It is well known that coffee has been used as a remedy for the skin and other cosmetic treatments. The consumption of coffee continues to generate controversy when it comes to health. While some claim that it can be harmful, others argue that it has interesting health benefits. In the case that concerns us, we will talk about the uses of coffee as a beauty treatment. Do you know them? 

Because it contains caffeine, which reduces vasodilation and has immunosuppressive effects, this ingredient could act positively on the skin, according to an NHS study. In any case, check with your dermatologist before doing anything.

To exfoliate our skin or fight cellulite, we often resort to expensive treatments with procedures that do not yield the results we want. However, the solution is closer and cheaper than we imagine, coffee. These tricks are nothing new, as they are recommended by various beauty experts: Coffee grounds are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that can beautify the skin with anti-cellulite action.

The trick that could make you look more beautiful is coffee grounds. They can help to exfoliate the skin of the body and, therefore, improve blood circulation, activate lymphatic drainage, and prevent cellulite. 

Properties of coffee as a beauty treatment

While a cup of coffee can internally provide a dose of antioxidant compounds, its caffeine, vitamin, and mineral content are an ally to beautify the skin and other areas of the body. In detail, coffee as a beauty treatment is used to:

• Stimulate cell renewal, although there is no scientific evidence to support it.
• Reduce irritation and redness in delicate skin, as established in the aforementioned NHS study.
• Reactivate circulation.
• Prevent premature aging of the skin
• Protect the skin against solar attacks

Therefore, many beauty centers and spas offer the "cafépia", which is a series of aesthetic procedures, such as peeling and massages.

Uses of coffee as a beauty treatment:

1. Coffee treatment for cellulite

Most of the treatments that have coffee as the main component are used to treat a problem that affects most women: cellulite. It is said that caffeine has the properties to eliminate the much-hated "orange peel ", due to caffeine, a stimulating substance that reactivates the circulation and facilitates the elimination of fat deposits. It is important and worth noting that caffeine alone does not work miracles, other factors are needed, such as:

• Constancy and commitment
• Regular exercise
• Good nutrition
• Daily water consumption.

How to prepare for this treatment?

If you do not want to buy commercial products that contain caffeine, you can create an anti-cellulite at home easily and quickly.

• Pick up the coffee residue and apply it directly to the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, among other problem areas.
• Always make upward circular movements to activate circulation.
• If desired, combine the coffee with coconut or almond oil.
• Let it properly act for 20 minutes and rinse.
• Repeat its application at least 3 or 4 times a week.

2. Coffee treatment for dark circles

One of the uses of coffee as a beauty treatment is to reduce those annoying dark circles. According to popular belief, this ingredient minimizes the darkening that forms around the eyes. To some extent, it can decrease swelling.

How to prepare for this treatment?

• First, make a well-concentrated coffee and let it cool.
• Subsequently, moisten a couple of cotton pads with the liquid and apply it under the eyes.
• Let it work for at least 10 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• Try to make sure you repeat its use every night before going to bed.

3. Exfoliating treatment

The application of ground coffee on the body is used to eliminate dead cells, through different "peels". It is used for both facial masks and body treatments. Do you notice your skin dull and lifeless? Do you have excess dryness? Then try a body scrub with coffee. It can be combined with many other ingredients to enhance its effects on tissues.

How to prepare for this treatment?

• Create a granulated paste with ground coffee, brown sugar, and plain yogurt.
• Once it is ready, apply it to the skin with gentle upward and circular movements.
• Let it act for approximately 20 minutes and rinse.
• After the treatment, apply moisturizer.
• Repeat its use 2 times a week.

4. For the feet

To relieve fatigue, pain and reduce swelling of the feet, simply prepare the following mixture: 

• Place approximately  ½ cup of coffee with warm water in a deep container, add 10 drops of peppermint essential oil -which helps to refresh and relax the area-.
• Let your feet soak for 10 minutes.

5. Face mask 

Here is how you make a mask to moisturize, regenerate the skin and activate the production of collagen.

• Mix 3 tablespoons of coffee powder, ½ teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of cold aloe juice, and ½ teaspoon of jojoba oil.
• Apply the mixture to the face and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.
• You should do it once a week.