Coffee Scrub

Ready for a new coffee addiction? Then look at a cup of morning coffee from a different angle and do not rush to throw away the coffee grounds, but use it, for example, to make a coffee scrub. The fact is that coffee is not only invigorating, but also great for exfoliating the skin.

The benefits of coffee for the skin

A cup of coffee in the morning charges you with vivacity and good mood. The caffeine contained in it is responsible for this effect.
It is this substance that stimulates many processes in our body:

  • gives vigor and strength;

  • accelerates heartbeat;

  • increases pressure;

  • increases the secretion of gastric juice;

  • improves concentration.

Coffee is a favorite drink of many. It invigorates, gives strength and drives away depression.

Caffeine, isolated 200 years ago from coffee beans by the German chemist, physician and philosopher Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge, can also be called theine, guaranine, and mateine, depending on the plant from which it was extracted. But in any case, we are always talking about the same substance.

Cosmetics use caffeine, which is produced from the shell of coffee beans, tea leaves, guarana fruits, holly shoots.

What problems does cosmetics with caffeine solve?

  • Combats the appearance of cellulite.

  • Reduces dark circles under the eyes.

  • Eliminates puffiness.

  • Restores the skin after sunburn.

  • In general, it charges with vivacity and freshness.

So wake up soon, brew a cup of an invigorating drink and inhale its rich aroma. And from the thick you can make a scrub.

What kind of face scrub do you need? Our test will help answer this question.

The mechanism of action of coffee scrub on the skin of the face and body

What happens when we apply coffee scrub to the skin? She reacts to it in much the same way as the body to a cup of aromatic coffee. Applying a scrub involves a more or less active massage, so it can be argued that with its help we activate all processes, and especially those that were slowed down for some reason. As a result, we provide several positive effects at once:

  • acceleration of lymph flow;

  • improvement of vascular tone;

  • fighting free radicals (coffee is rich in antioxidants);

  • reducing moisture loss.

Coffee scrub softens and moisturizes the skin. But only if the concentration of caffeine in the product is at least 1-5%.

Comparison of a homemade product and a finished scrub

Coffee grounds are suitable for making simple face and body scrubs.

The trend for handmade cosmetics is gaining momentum, and more and more women around the world are starting to prepare creams, scrubs and masks with their own hands, adhering to the principles of Slow Beauty – slow beauty. We urge to act without fanaticism.

Composition

A homemade coffee scrub is a great option for regular grooming, but the concentration of the active ingredient caffeine in a homemade beauty product is questionable, which is not the case with a finished beauty product. So, you should not count on the WOW effect from a home-made coffee scrub.

Efficiency

Improving skin tone is the obvious effect of a homemade coffee scrub. The advantage of ready-made coffee cosmetics, in our opinion, lies in the combination of caffeine with other active ingredients, which gives a more noticeable result and brings more benefits to the skin.

Ease of use

In addition to being time consuming and troublesome to make at home, a homemade scrub can temporarily stain the skin with substances that appear in the coffee during the roasting process. With ready-made tools, this effect is excluded.

Review of the best beauty scrubs

We have made a selection of the most interesting, according to Healthy-Food, scrubs with coffee and not only with it.

Sugar scrub for face and lips, invigorating, L’Oreal Paris

Gently and gently exfoliates the skin of the face and lips. Contains three natural sugars and coffee for an invigorating effect. The skin is instantly transformed, it becomes clean and smooth.

Nourishing Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier

The scrub works delicately and gently thanks to the valuable oils and powder from the shell of argan seeds. Well exfoliates the skin, making it soft and tender.

Exfoliating Body Soap for men, Kiehl’s

Pumice powder and jojoba seeds are responsible for exfoliation, and praxis oil helps to soften the skin even on roughened areas of the body.

Soft body scrub with the aroma of soy milk and honey Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish, Kiehl’s

The scrub delicately polishes the body with particles of luffa, while honey, jojoba oil and soy milk protein make the skin soft and tender.

Scrub + washing gel + mask Normaderm “Triactive deep cleansing”, Vichy

The product includes clay, as well as salicylic and glycolic acids – components that are perfect for cleansing problem skin.

How to use a coffee scrub

Before applying a coffee scrub to the skin, it must be cleaned and steamed.

Back to coffee. In order for the scrub made of coffee particles to become more effective, we advise you to pre-prepare the skin, namely, to steam it thoroughly. It is no coincidence that coffee scrubs are most often used in a bath or sauna.

  • For a homemade scrub, use coffee grounds made from fine or medium ground coffee so as not to injure the skin, especially on the face.

  • Do not massage the skin too actively during application, in order to avoid injury.

There are subtleties of using coffee scrub for different zones.

For face

Coffee scrub for the face, neck and décolleté is applied in a thin layer. To make the scrub softer, you can add a little olive oil to the coffee grounds. Coffee particles will exfoliate the epidermis well if you apply the scrub in soft circular motions, without pressing on the face. Leave this application on the face for 15-20 minutes. But if you feel a burning sensation, the scrub should be washed off immediately with warm water.

For body

A coffee grounds scrub is applied to well-steamed skin. On the legs – in the direction from the tips of the fingers up to the hips, on the hands – from the hands to the shoulders. You can use special massage gloves or a hard brush. After applying the scrub, it is advisable to leave it on the skin for 20-30 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

How to make coffee scrub at home: recipes

There are a lot of recipes for coffee masks.

Making a coffee scrub at home is pretty easy. The main thing is to have coffee grounds on hand. A few other products that you might find in your home will also come in handy.

For face

With coconut oil

Take a tablespoon of coffee grounds and finely ground sugar, mix with a teaspoon of coconut oil. You can add a little more oil for a thinner consistency. Apply to wet face in circular motions, and rinse with warm water after 5-7 minutes. Don’t forget to moisturize your skin with cream.

With clay

You will need 2 tablespoons of clay and finely ground coffee grounds. Dilute them in kefir (½ cup) and apply to a cleansed face, not forgetting to treat the skin of the neck and décolleté. Wash off after 20 minutes.

For body

It is often recommended to add coarse salt and olive oil to the composition of a coffee body scrub.

With olive oil

Mix ½ cup freshly ground coffee beans with XNUMX tablespoons sugar. Apply olive oil to the areas of the body to be treated. And then gently rub the prepared mixture into the skin. Wash off with warm water.

With honey

Mix two tablespoons of coffee grounds with a tablespoon of liquid honey and the same amount of olive oil. Rub the mixture into the skin, and then rinse under running warm water.

With salt

Grind 50 g of coffee beans in a coffee grinder, add ½ cup of sea salt, half a banana and ¼ cup of olive or linseed oil to them. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the skin with massage movements. Wash off after 15 minutes.

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