Coffee is the first choice for a morning drink for most people. It gets us going and keeps us awake in the tough times. You feel refreshed and alert when you drink it.
However, did you know that coffee has immense benefits for your skin?
Well, coffee is a diuretic which means that it can help your skin get rid of all of the unnecessary water and various toxins that create skin issues. Coffee can give you a healthy glow and even your complexion. It also improves your blood circulation which means that you can also reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks on your skin. It exfoliates gently and helps you get rid of dead skin cells and various impurities that clog your pores.
So, here are some of the best coffee masks that you can make on your own, just with coffee and a few ingredients commonly found in kitchens as well as more information on how you can benefit from coffee.
Benefits of using a coffee face mask
Coffee is great for the skin. But what does it do? What are the benefits of using coffee on the skin?
- Reducing inflammation with anti-inflammatory properties
- It’s full of antioxidants which slow aging and protect against sun damage
- A gentle exfoliator which removes dead skin cells and impurities
- Reducing cellulite because of its ability to improve blood flow and to break down the fat.
- It makes your skin brighter
- It can reduce puffiness
- It can reduce the appearance of dark circles
Coffee Face Mask routine
Coffee is great for your skin. But, for most people, the biggest question would be how to integrate it into their regular beauty routine.
There are dozens of complex coffee mask recipes online that most of us don’t have time to make. But guess what?
Using coffee in your routine doesn’t have to be as hard. For one, you can use masks where coffee is the main star and add one more liquid ingredient so it forms a paste. If you are looking for exfoliating abilities in coffee, you should use granulated coffee. If you want coffee for its other benefits and no exfoliation, use finely ground coffee.
If you don’t like face masks, you can use coffee soap bars for face and body. You can also use it as a body scrub.
The masks with coffee are pretty easy to make. Before putting the mask on, cleanse your face with your favorite cleanser and use a toner if you want. Then make your mask and apply it to your face. After that just rinse it off and proceed with your regular routine.
Top Coffee Face Masks
There are numerous coffee face masks you can make from scratch at home. Here are some of the best coffee masks:
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Glowing Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Coffee is an antioxidant which promotes circulation. It fights skin damage done by the sun. Coconut oil is there for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps it protect the skin and give it the moisture that it needs. In addition, coconut oil heals the skin and makes it appear younger.
All you need to do is make a paste with these ingredients and apply it to your face. Leave it in for a while – no harmful ingredients, so the longer the better (but if you don’t have the time, 15 minutes work as well). Rinse your face afterwards and wipe any excess mask. You can use it 2 or 3 times a week to maintain that healthy glow everyone is looking for.
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Remedy for Dry Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Olive oil helps moisturize your skin and give it vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin E which work together to give your skin elasticity, improve cell growth, fight stretch marks and smooth wrinkles. Coffee removes puffiness and clears your skin of toxins.
Make a paste from these ingredients and apply it to your face. You can massage it in for better results. This mask is also free of chemicals so you can keep it as long as you want but five to ten minutes works just as well. Rinse it off with some warm water and wipe away anything that’s left. Repeat this treatment 2 or 3 times a week to bring moisture to dry skin and make it glow again.
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Remedy for Oily Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Oily skin often has issues with clogged pores which create numerous skin issues. That’s why this mask contains lemon which is rich in vitamin C. It can make your skin more elastic and lower the oil production, keeping your skin clean.
All you have to do is mix the mentioned ingredients and then massage it in your skin. Leave it on for half an hour and rinse off with water. You can apply this mask once a week and help your oily skin produce less oils and sebum.
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Anti-Acne Treatment
- 2 Tablespoons Coffee
- ¼Tablespoon Cinnamon
- Coconut Oil
The key ingredient here is cinnamon because it contains elements which unclog pores and prevent inflammation caused by bacteria. It also has nitric oxide which can reduce swelling and it removes dead skin cells and bacteria.
Mix coffee and cinnamon and add enough coconut oil to make a paste. Then massage it into your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. After that, rinse it off and repeat this treatment twice a week. If your skin is sensitive, replace cinnamon with turmeric.
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Clear Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- Raw Milk/ Reduced Fat Milk
Raw milk can cleanse the face from within and reduce the appearance of blemishes, making your skin look free. It can also hydrate.
Add enough milk to the coffee to make a paste. Then gently massage your face with it and leave this on for about 15 minutes. Before rinsing it off, you can dampen it a little and massage your skin again for some additional exfoliation. You can use this 2 or 3 times a week.
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Brighter Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Turmeric
- Yogurt
Because turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, it can soothe your skin and reduce the production of melanin which makes the skin darker. It removes blemishes and dark spots as well. Yogurt is there for the lactic acid which unclogs the pores and cleans them.
Mix coffee, turmeric and add enough yogurt to make a paste. Apply it to your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Before rinsing, massage it gently into your face. You can use this mask 2 or 3 times a week.
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Tighten Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Egg Yolk
- ½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Egg yolk can help your skin retain moisture and it can give it elasticity. Lemon makes the collagen in your skin stronger. This is why this mask is perfect for your skin.
Mix all of these ingredients and apply it to your face. Let it sit for 20 minutes and massage it for 2 minutes before rinsing. Use this mask 2 or 3 times a week.
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Moisturized Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
Honey helps your skin retain moisture and keeps it supple. All you have to do is mix honey and coffee and apply it to your face. You should massage it for 2 minutes before rinsing. Use it twice a week or more if it fits your schedule.
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Toned Skin
- 1 Tablespoon Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon Fine Ground Oats
- Yogurt
Oats are a great exfoliant which will supply your skin will nutrients. Combine them with coffee and add enough yogurt to make a paste. Apply it as a mask and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water and then follow with cold water. You can use this pack twice a week.
DIY Coffee Hair Masks
In addition to being excellent for our skin, coffee is also amazing for our hair. It can promote hair growth, prevent hair loss and so on. Here are some of the best recipes for using coffee on your hair.
Hair loss – Mix coffee with some olive oil to feed your roots and stimulate them to grow healthier.
Hair growth – Mix some coffee with coconut oil or castor oil and apply it to your scalp. Both ingredients will stimulate the growth.
Tangly hair – Create a coffee brew and rinse your hair with it to reduce the tangles and give it shine.
Hair mask – Mix some honey and olive oil with coffee and apply it to your hair. Keep it on for half an hour.
Hair Dye – Coffee has natural dyeing abilities, so you can use it regularly on greying hair.
For a coffee-infused hair routine, you can first put on a mask with coffee of your choice, then rinse your hair with your regular shampoo. Then, pour cooled off brew all over your hair and lock it in with your leave in conditioner. This way, your hair will be well-fed with nutrients.
References
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