Known for its energizing and stimulating properties, coffee can be used to prepare DIY treatments against cellulite, adiposity and lack of tone and elasticity typical of mature skin.
Let's see what are the cosmetic uses of coffee and how we can also use the properties of coffee for beauty at home .
The cosmetic properties of coffee for beauty
Coffee owes its cosmetic properties to caffeine, a water-soluble alkaloid also contained in tea, mate, guarana and cocoa beans.
Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the nervous and cardio vascular systems and in cosmetics it is used to prepare anti-cellulite, slimming and toning products for the body and anti-age cosmetics for the face and for the eye contour.
The cosmetic use of coffee in body treatments is therefore indicated for people with cellulite, water retention and localized fat; in fact, caffeine promotes the elimination of excess fats and water, stimulates metabolism and blood circulation and tones the tissues.
The cosmetic use of coffee for the face is instead suitable to counter bags and dark circles, loss of tone and elasticity and to favor cell turnover.
To take advantage of the benefits of coffee for beauty, simply use the normal ground coffee we have in the pantry: let's see how.
How to use coffee in DIY cosmetics
The coffee can be used in powder or after the infusion to prepare simple do-it-yourself cosmetics, including masks, wraps and scrubs.
With the powdered coffee it is possible to prepare body scrubs which, in addition to promoting cell renewal, stimulate blood circulation and have a draining effect, which is useful for having a soft skin free from cellulite and water retention.
In the case of scrubs, you can also use recycled coffee grounds but in this case much of the caffeine will have been lost during the infusion; therefore, recycled coffee grounds will mostly have an exfoliating action .
The coffee infusion is useful instead to prepare face masks and body wraps : the coffee-based face masks help to improve the tone and elasticity of the skin and in particular of the oval of the face; body wraps are a natural remedy for combating cellulite, water retention, localized fat and lack of elasticity.
Discover the use of coffee against cellulite and other do-it-yourself natural remedies
Use coffee cosmetics: do-it-yourself exfoliating scrub
The scrub is useful for exfoliating the skin and stimulating circulation. Use it once a week for smoother and softer skin.
Ingredients
> 2 tablespoons of ground coffee
> A tablespoon of coconut flour
> A teaspoon of cocoa powder
> A teaspoon of brown sugar
> 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
Preparation and use: mix all the ingredients in a bowl and transfer the mixture to a clean, dry jar. At the time of use, massage a small amount onto face and body, onto wet skin. Rinse the residues with water.
Use coffee cosmetics: do-it-yourself anti-aging mask
The anti-age mask for coffee is useful to counteract the loss of tone of the skin of the face, in particular of the oval of the face. Apply the mask once a week to improve skin tone and elasticity
Ingredients > A tablespoon of green clay
> Half cup of coffee infusion
Preparation and use: in a small bowl, add the coffee cooled with green clay; mix and apply the mask on face and neck. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then remove the mask with a sponge and warm water.
Use coffee cosmetics: do-it-yourself slimming pack
The coffee-based slimming pack helps counteract adiposity, cellulite and water retention. Apply it on critical areas (belly, thighs, buttocks) two or three times a week for at least two months.
Obviously to lose weight and regain fitness it is necessary to follow a balanced diet and do physical activity: cosmetics can offer extra help when.
Ingredients
> 2 tablespoons of green clay
> One / two cups of coffee infusion
> 5 drops of mint essential oil
> 5 drops of cypress essential oil
> 5 drops of lemon essential oil
Preparation and use : place the clay in a bowl, add the essential oils and mix. Add the lukewarm coffee, stirring, until a thick cream without lumps is obtained.
Apply the compress on thighs, buttocks and belly; place gauze or clean cotton sheets or foil and leave on for 30-40 minutes.
Remove the wrap in the shower with a sponge and warm water.
