Coffee, one of the most delicious and necessary morning beverages for some, comes with uncountable benefits, not just for the body and hair, but also for the skin. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants that help you eliminate oxidative stress and free radicals from your skin. It also gives the skin a soft glow. It can also be used as a scrub as the coffee granules act as a gentle scrub on the face. This helps in getting rid of dead skin cells, pollutants, grime and any leftover makeup in the pores. Coffee also contains natural bleaching agents which when used occasionally can help with the skin, discolouration and pigmentation.
So if you are looking for radiant and youthful skin, here’s how you can incorporate coffee as an ingredient in your regular beauty regime.
1. Coffee cleanser
It is quite an easy procedure. Take any gentle face cleanser of your choice and add a few drops or a tablespoon of black coffee beverage at room temperature. The aroma along with its application on the skin will manage to wake your skin up.
2. Coffee Scrub
Take 2 tablespoons of finely ground coffee and add a few drops of almond oil, olive oil or coconut oil. Massage it in a circular motion gently on your skin. This will help eliminate all the dirt accumulated and help you achieve a glowy look.
3. Coffee Toner
Yes, you can use coffee as a toner as well. You can use a few drops of cold-brewed black coffee, glycerin and rose water. Gently massage it into your face. After regular application for a few months, you will notice the difference.
4. Coffee Face pack
Take a tablespoon of ground coffee. Add a teaspoon of honey, lemon juice, a few drops of coconut oil and your choice of essential oil for aroma. You can adjust the recipe but make a thick paste out of it. Apply it evenly on your face and neck and after 20 minutes wash it off with cold water. If you have extremely dry skin, you can skip using a cleanser as a following step. If you are prone to acne and have a combination of skin, make sure to use a cleanser or blotting paper to get rid of the oil.
