What makes coffee special?
Free radicals are those annoying molecules that speed up the aging process. Antioxidants like melanoidins and chlorogenic acids are abundant in coffee and assist to combat them. The increased blood flow that caffeine in coffee causes may also contribute to skin health and radiance. Additionally, the finely powdered coffee grounds are great for exfoliating the skin, bringing to light the new, smooth layer of skin below.
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Easy Skincare Recipes Involving Coffee
1) Facial Scrub with Coffee
What you need:
ground coffee, measuring one tablespoon
One tablespoon of either coconut or olive oil
First, make a paste by combining the powdered coffee with some oil, such as coconut or olive. Apply the concoction to your face in light, circular strokes. Just give it a few minutes to rest before washing it off with some warm water. In addition to exfoliating, this scrub helps bring out your skin’s natural glow.
2) A Face Mask Made of Coffee
Two teaspoons of coffee powder
Cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons
Using three tablespoons of full-fat milk, yoghurt, or cream
For more moisture, add 1 tablespoon of honey.
Directions: Mix everything together until it forms a paste. Put the mask over your face and neck, but don’t get it in your eyes. Rinse it off with warm water after 20 minutes. Your skin will feel tighter and look less wrinkled after using this mask.
