The tonic properties of coffee are successfully used in cosmetology. Because regular use of masks made from coffee beans rejuvenates epidermal cells and gives the skin a healthy appearance.
You can also use caffeine, for example, as an anti-cellulite wrap, sold in pharmacies in ampoules or in tablet form. And if using these medications internally can raise blood pressure, which is extremely undesirable for hypertensive patients, then coffee-based masks and wraps have almost no contraindications, except for individual intolerance. And there are many benefits for the skin of the face, as well as the body in the form of wraps. We will tell you how to properly prepare masks at home and which of them are the most effective in this article.
Useful properties of the ingredient
Coffee bean masks are popular among women because they can prolong the youth of aging skin . Since they contain the following substances:
- caffeine. Increases the elasticity of the dermis, significantly increases the production of enzymes that affect the restoration of “tired” cells;
- antioxidants. Removes toxins and impurities. Promote skin rejuvenation;
- chlorogenic acid. Serves as protection against the harmful effects of direct sunlight on the skin;
- carotenoids. If their cells are normal, the skin has a radiant and healthy appearance;
- vitamins and microelements. Nourish and moisturize dermal cells.
Cosmetological side of the issue
Before we begin selecting and processing a product, let's consider its properties. What effect does it have on the face? The composition includes useful components:
- caffeine promotes cleansing and toning, accelerates the production of enzymes that are responsible for cell restoration;
- antioxidants have an excellent rejuvenating effect;
- chlorogenic acid protects against the adverse effects of ultraviolet rays;
- carotenoids are responsible for healthy color.
In addition to the listed substances, there are also microelements and vitamins that ensure normal blood circulation and nutrition of tissues.
The main advantage is efficiency. For a small amount you can purchase products at any grocery store. The result will not take long to arrive. In just 2–3 procedures, lipid metabolism will be normalized, and the problem of dryness and tightness will disappear.
Please note that the product has contraindications. If you have open wounds, leave the product on until they have healed. Also refrain from using during herpes outbreaks or infectious rashes. If you have allergies, it is better to choose another care. Do not ignore the rules, otherwise inflammation may increase.
Mixtures of coffee grounds and other inexpensive products that can usually be found in the refrigerator help normalize metabolism.
Advice! Due to the dark shade you can achieve a light tan. Just dilute 3 - 4 tbsp. dry drink with a small amount of hot water until a paste forms. When it has cooled slightly, apply for 20 – 40 minutes.
The benefits of facial masks
By adding various ingredients to masks based on coffee beans, you can achieve the following results:
- the skin is rejuvenated, small expression wrinkles are smoothed out;
- the skin is cleansed of dead keratinized cells;
- acne goes away and blackheads disappear;
- the skin is saturated with beneficial vitamins and microelements, moisturized and becomes radiant, visually younger;
- age spots are lightened;
- Pores are reduced and intercellular metabolism is activated.
Interesting fact. After regular use of masks with coffee beans, pale skin develops a golden tint, similar to a light tan.
Benefits of green coffee oil
Any cream or lotion can be enriched with a useful component. It protects the skin from ultraviolet rays, moisturizes and nourishes it. The extract has a lymphatic drainage effect and helps remove excess fluid from the body. This helps get rid of swelling.
Foams and gels based on green plant extract have an astringent effect, so they quickly relieve inflammation. Reduces the formation of sebum, which is the result of excessive work of the sebaceous glands.
- Add 1 - 2 drops to your favorite cosmetic product, mix and rub in with patting movements.
- Make a compress from the proposed product mixed with any other plant extract (apricot, peach, olive). There is no need to rinse off, it absorbs perfectly.
Advice! For combination types, a composition with kaolin and baking soda will help them regain strength after a working day. Distribute it evenly in the evening.
Indications for use
Using coffee, you can prepare both scrubs to cleanse the skin and masks to nourish and moisturize it, as well as smooth out the microrelief of the epidermis.
The set of ingredients that, together with crushed coffee beans, will be included in the masks depends on the purpose of applying the product. And they can help, of course, subject to regular use, in solving the following problems:
- aged, tired skin. Lost elasticity and firmness;
- swelling;
- inflamed areas and enlarged pores, oily shine, pimples, acne on oily and combination skin;
- peeling and irritation on dry skin;
- cleansing the face of dead cells. Coffee scrubs successfully cope with this.
Reviews
Victoria: I often use natural coffee to nourish my hair, but for some reason I didn’t think of using it on my face. Having used one of the recipes for a coffee mask, I was pleasantly surprised by the good effect. Now I will alternately use coffee not only for hair care, but also for my face. Fast, effective and inexpensive!
Vasilisa: I really love folk beauty recipes and often experiment with new compositions. Of course, it’s impossible to completely replace store-bought cosmetics (sometimes you’re just too lazy to prepare something; it’s easier to take a tube of cream or lotion), but I’ve already replaced many “ready-made” products with homemade ones. Having heard advice to use coffee grounds, I searched for a long time for a suitable companion for my dry skin, until I tried mixing it simply with honey. The effect is amazing, now I actively recommend this product to all my friends. Those who are not lazy also use it, although in my opinion the recipe is simpler.
Olga: Coffee has also proven itself in cosmetology; I wipe my face with the remnants of the drink every morning, and in the summer I use frozen ice cubes. The result is impressive: the skin is clean and radiant, there are no fine wrinkles or facial folds. The best remedy, especially in terms of savings.
Coffee has also proven itself excellent in cosmetology; I wipe my face with the remnants of the drink every morning, and in the summer I use frozen ice cubes. The result is impressive: the skin is clean and radiant, there are no fine wrinkles or facial folds. The best remedy, especially in terms of savings. You can read about the beneficial properties of bey oil and its use for hair here.
Recipes for the best homemade masks
Making nourishing coffee-based cleansers is easy. The process takes very little time, and the benefits can already be seen after a few uses. Moreover, the ingredients are available:
With honey
The mask saturates with microelements, vitamins, and refreshes the skin. You will need two ingredients: freshly ground coffee and natural (flower, linden or acacia) honey. A tablespoon of each is enough for a mask.
If the honey has crystallized, it must be heated in a water bath. Mix the ingredients. This composition is ideal for normal skin. If it is oily, then add 5 ml of lemon juice, and if it is dry, 2-3 drops of almond oil or a millimeter ampoule of vitamin A.
Important! Honey is an allergenic product. Therefore, before use, you need to apply a little of the composition to the bend of your elbow and watch the reaction after 10-15 minutes.
With green coffee
The mask nourishes and moisturizes the skin, relieves swelling and inflammation. To prepare, you will need 40–50 ml of homemade sour cream or yogurt and three drops of green coffee oil. Mix all this carefully in a glass container and can be directly applied to the face for 15–20 minutes. Some women, judging by the reviews, believe that fabric masks are more effective in this case. That is, a napkin with slits for the nose, eyes and mouth is moistened in the solution and applied to the face. After a quarter of an hour, the composition is washed off with warm water. Afterwards, you can walk along the massage lines with an ice cube made from a decoction of medicinal herbs.
For acne
The action of the mask ingredients is aimed at eliminating the problems of oily skin. That is, after use, the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized, acne goes away, and inflamed spots disappear. You will need a tablespoon of low-fat yogurt and freshly ground coffee, as well as two tablespoons of chopped ripe kiwi pulp. Bring the composition into a homogeneous state and can be applied to a prepared face. For at least thirty minutes.
With sour cream
The skin becomes firmer and more elastic. You need to prepare components such as freshly ground coffee and homemade sour cream for the mask. Two or three quail eggs or one chicken egg, linden or heather honey. However, in this case, any high-quality natural product will do.
The ingredients in the mask must be in equal quantities. For a one-time use, half a tablespoon is enough. Apply exclusively to previously prepared facial skin. A quarter of an hour is enough.
Important! After this mask, it is not advisable to immediately apply the nourishing cream to the skin. Let at least two hours pass.
From blackheads
This cleansing composition will rid your skin of acne. Including youth. Combine and bring to a homogeneous state a level teaspoon of freshly ground coffee, a tablespoon of cosmetic clay, orange zest of one citrus, a pinch of fine salt and half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. The composition should be applied to the face gently and carefully. After 10–15 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature.
Cinnamon
A mask with cinnamon and coffee cleanses the skin well and softens it. To prepare, you will need a pinch of salt and cinnamon, 10 grams of sugar and a spoonful of coffee grounds. All ingredients are placed in a small glass container and diluted with warm natural vegetable oil to a porridge-like consistency. Cold pressed olive oil, for example, works well. Apply the prepared product for 10–15 minutes.
For dry skin
A very effective mask for dry skin. It softens the skin, and flaking and redness disappear. To create the mixture, you will need two products in equal proportions: olive oil and coffee grounds. Mix, bring to a homogeneous state and apply to previously prepared skin for literally 10-12 minutes. Rinse off and apply your favorite nourishing cream.
For fatty
A curd and coffee mask will cleanse pores, remove inflammation and oily shine from the skin of the face. To prepare, you will need cottage cheese of any fat content and coffee grounds in equal proportions. It is enough to take one or two tablespoons of them. Apply a homogeneous mixture to the skin and wait for it to dry completely. The frequency of the procedure is three times a week.
Rejuvenating
You can start using this mask as soon as the first wrinkles appear. It does not aggressively smooth out the microrelief, and also improves the color of the skin, which visually becomes younger. To prepare the nutritious mixture you will need three ingredients - crushed oatmeal (heaped tablespoon), coffee grounds (40 ml) and a spoonful of low-fat sour cream. After obtaining a homogeneous composition, it can be applied to clean facial skin. It is enough to keep the mask there for 20–25 minutes. The regularity of the procedure is at least three times a week.
The rejuvenating effect of masks with oatmeal occurs due to oats, rich in nutrients.
With cocoa
An indispensable mask if you need to relieve puffiness and improve complexion. Suitable for any skin type. You will need one spoon each of cocoa and freshly ground coffee. Pour in a little milk to form a paste. In addition to these main components, you can add half a teaspoon of lemon juice if your skin is oily and you need to slightly reduce pores and sebum secretion. When you need to dry out acne, you should add half a teaspoon of tea tree oil to the prepared mixture. The nourishing composition is applied with a brush or fingertips to the face for 15–20 minutes.
For dark circles and bags under the eyes
With age, dark circles under the eyes appear more and more often, because the skin there is very delicate, and it becomes thinner and more sensitive. And regular use of a coffee mask narrows the smallest blood vessels and improves lymph flow and blood supply. To obtain a healthy mixture, you will need freshly ground coffee and cold-pressed olive oil. As a last resort, use cow's or goat's milk instead of butter. There are no exact proportions, but when mixing the two ingredients you should get a thick paste. So it is applied to the skin around the eyes. The duration of the procedure is no more than 10 minutes.
Important! The mixture is applied very carefully so as not to stretch or damage the thin skin.
For radiance and freshness
If before some celebration it is necessary to bring your facial skin into ideal condition, then you can prepare a mask from the following ingredients: a spoonful of freshly ground coffee, a teaspoon of sugar. It’s better to take brown, but if you don’t have it on hand, then you can use white. Two tablespoons of a mixture of olive, almond oil and jojoba. Add 5-6 drops of orange juice. Apply as usual to prepared facial skin. And after 15 minutes, wash off with warm water and soap.
How to remove signs of fatigue?
After sleepless nights, the skin becomes tired and looks sluggish. To perk it up, try a recipe based on grounds with ground walnuts or cashews. The proportions should be the same. To soften, add a tablespoon of full-fat kefir.
- Cosmetologists recommend warming up your neck and face before applying. A light massage lasting 1 – 2 minutes will help with this. The mixture should be washed off after half an hour, when it dries slightly.
- What are the advantages of self-cooking according to the proposed scheme?
- You will be confident in the freshness and naturalness of the constituent units.
- Get a moistened surface.
- Effective against loss of elasticity and turgor.
Promotes rejuvenation, so it is suitable even for mature women.
You can prepare the product for several times. Store it in the refrigerator. But it is better, of course, if a fresh composition is applied daily.
Advice! To avoid the hassle of daily brewing, freeze natural coffee. Rub ice cubes on your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin every morning. The method tones and refreshes.
How to cook properly
Preparing your mask correctly is already half the success. Therefore, it is necessary to adhere to the simplest rules:
- The type of coffee doesn't matter. It can be either Arabica or Robusta. It needs to be crushed into very small particles. Almost to dust. But instant coffee is not suitable for creating masks;
- For some masks, coffee grounds are more suitable. For example, it will show itself more effectively in masks for normal or dry skin, and freshly ground coffee - for oily or combination skin;
- coffee masks are never made for future use;
Regular use of coffee-based products 2-3 times a week.
Coffee scrubs: rules of use
Scrubs have an exfoliating effect, removing dead cells from the surface of the dermis. Thanks to the massage with hard grains, blood flow accelerates, the skin is saturated with oxygen and acquires a healthy tone.
Depending on your skin type, you can prepare a scrub based on coffee grounds with different ingredients. But you can universally add fruits, oatmeal, and dairy products to the base. And for problem skin, you can choose the simplest recipe: mix ground coffee with the nourishing cream that suits you.
Unlike face masks with coffee grounds, the procedure time with a scrub is much shorter. It is enough to massage problem areas for five minutes. But due to the fact that the scrub contains solid particles that cleanse the skin, you will have to follow certain safety precautions.
- Postpone application. This is what you need to do if you have damage, ripening acne, or wounds on your face.
- Apply from time to time. You can’t use this cleansing often, it’s better not more than twice a week.
- Soften the effect. After the procedure, be sure to apply an emollient cream.
If the scrub contains non-perishable products (for example, vegetable oil), then you can immediately prepare a large volume and then leave it in a closed glass jar. The storage area should be dry and dark at normal room temperature.
Cosmetic companies are actively using the capabilities of coffee beans and producing entire “coffee” lines. But why overpay for a brand when the main component of popular industrial products is available to you every day? A face mask with coffee is always at hand. Just by entering the kitchen, you can create your own unique cosmetic product.
Rules for applying masks
Applying coffee masks is practically no different from the others:
- use only freshly prepared products;
- check the skin’s reaction to the components that make up the mask;
- the skin must be prepared before applying the product;
- You can apply the composition with a brush, or you can use your fingertips. Thin and delicate skin around the eyes should be treated especially carefully;
- Start applying from top to bottom and preferably along massage lines.
The picture shows the directions of the massage lines along which the mask should be applied
After applying the product, it is better to sit in a chair or lie down, first placing a towel under your head.
Important! If you feel discomfort after applying the mask, it is better to wash off the composition immediately.
Coffee for teenagers: drinking is not allowed, smearing is necessary
In the fight against acne, even the simplest coffee masks are considered a panacea only if there are no wounds or inflammations on the face. Due to the absence of chemical components, these recipes are suitable for teenagers who want to get rid of acne, which, due to age-related hormonal changes, haunts them.
All ingredients from the given recipes are available at your nearest home store.
With added fruit
- After adding the grated apple to the ground coffee (the amount is determined by eye), dilute it with a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Rub your face in a circular motion after applying the mask, avoiding your eyes and the area around them.
- Wash off the residue after half an hour.
On whites with yogurt
- Separate the egg white.
- Add a large spoonful of the main ingredient.
- Add a small spoonful of unsweetened yoghurt.
- It is advisable to keep this mask on your face for 20 minutes.
These simple coffee cosmetic recipes help get rid of blackheads that cause inflammation and prevent the skin from breathing properly.
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Coffee face scrubs
The skin must be cleaned periodically to remove dead, dead cells from its surface. That's why women use store-bought scrubs. But coffee ones are much more effective, they not only cleanse the skin, but also increase its tone.
They are applied to a clean face and begin to massage the skin with gentle circular movements for 2-3 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Forget about acne
Teenage skin is more prone to acne during puberty. At this moment, it is important to pay maximum attention to proper treatment, otherwise scars and obvious signs of damage from mechanical impact may remain. Let's choose the best option to deal with the trouble.
- Mix milk, cocoa powder and natural ground coffee thoroughly. Do not use the product around the eyes. Wash off after a quarter of an hour. The recipe is suitable not only for young people, but also for adults.
- Grind five grains and add cocoa butter to them. Achieve a uniform consistency and apply the mixture to the inflamed areas. Remove it after half an hour.
- Cosmetic white clay promotes deep cleansing. In a composition with the main component and crushed orange peels, real healing products are obtained. Dilute it with boiled water, with added soda, slaked with apple bite. You should get a homogeneous mixture.
- After aspirin and honey, there will be no trace of damage left on the dermis. Grind five tablets, add to the warm grounds and bee product. You will improve blood circulation, color and get rid of hated rashes.
Advice! Coarse grinding of the grain is obtained within thirty seconds of the coffee grinder operation. Extend the time if fine powder particles are needed.
Coffee scrub recipes for face
The most popular and effective scrubs according to women’s reviews:
- Coffee-almond. Pour half a hundred gram glass of almond butter into freshly ground coffee (2 tablespoons) and add a little brown sugar.
- Coffee with yogurt. Grind the coffee beans, pour into a small glass container and add yogurt. A spoonful of coffee and two dairy products are enough.
- Gel-coffee. You will need a cleansing gel and ground natural coffee. The ingredients are taken in a ratio of 2:1. That is, coffee is half as much.
- Coffee-oat. The scrub consists of three components: coffee grounds, yogurt and chopped oatmeal. The first two ingredients take one part each, and the flakes – two.
- Salt and coffee. Sift the sea salt to avoid any coarse particles. Mix one spoonful of salt and coffee.
For a "beach" effect
Thanks to carotenoids, coffee beans give the skin a dark complexion. According to reviews from women who use such masks, a light tan appears after just two procedures. An easy way to achieve a beachy effect is to mix your leftover morning drink with whatever you have in the kitchen.
For oily skin, a mixture of ground coffee and warm water is suitable. And if you feel tightness, mixtures with oil, such as olive oil, will help better. Spread the brown mixture over your face, neck and open chest in an even layer.
The minimum time required for one procedure to transform your complexion with coffee is ten minutes. Such manipulations are also appropriate for maintaining a tan in the summer, if carried out twice a week.
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Caffeine masks
Caffeine is an alkaloid that is found in the green matter of plants such as the coffee tree, cola grass, etc. In its pure form, these are bitter crystals, white or colorless. Used in cosmetology as an anti-cellulite, tonic, eliminating pigmentation and inflammatory processes on the skin. Caffeine, also accelerating blood circulation and increasing the turgor of the epidermis, gradually leads to rejuvenation of the skin. Eliminates puffiness under the eyes. Usually added to body wraps for early aging, pigmentation, and swelling.
It has no contraindications, except that in case of individual intolerance it can cause itching, redness and burning. You can buy it in pharmacies in ampoules in the form of a solution or in tablet form.
Coffee wraps against cellulite
The classic coffee wrap makes the skin more elastic and helps get rid of the “orange peel”. To prepare the product: 100 g of ground coffee, 20 ml of olive oil and boiling water. All components are mixed and diluted with water until creamy. Apply to problem areas and wrap in several layers of film. To increase the effectiveness of the procedures, it is recommended to wear warm clothes, lie down and cover yourself with a blanket. The product is washed off after 40-60 minutes.
To enhance the effect of the procedure, add salt (a tablespoon), half a chopped grapefruit, 2 tbsp. l. honey with a pinch of cinnamon or ground chili pepper.
Despite the high effectiveness of the procedure, it has contraindications. Wraps should not be done at elevated body temperature, varicose veins or in the presence of tumors. The procedure is also not recommended for patients with skin diseases, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Wraps cannot be performed during pregnancy.
Wraps are usually carried out in the first half of the day so that caffeine has time to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis before bedtime. However, if a burning sensation or other unpleasant sensations arise during the process, the mixture should be washed off immediately.
Some interesting information
Not everyone knows that coffee was brought to Europe back in the 15th century. In those days, it was used exclusively as a medicine and, accordingly, was very expensive. What are the healing properties of coffee? It's all about its composition. You will be surprised to learn how many useful things it contains: chlorogenic and linoleic acids, cretinoids, antioxidants, caffeine. A cup of coffee contains 6% DV of vitamin B5, 11% DV of vitamin B2, 2% DV of vitamins B3 and B1, 3% DV of potassium and manganese.
Sitting in the kitchen with a cup of aromatic coffee with nutmeg and cinnamon, we don’t even realize how beneficial these substances are for our skin. For example, cretinoids help significantly improve the skin, caffeine heals microcracks and microinflammations, and tones. Polyphenols improve contours (they become clearer and much more beautiful).
Coffee masks perfectly rejuvenate and cleanse. Coffee grounds also make effective scrubs. From all that has been said, it is clear that the skin will only say “thank you” for such a cocktail. So why not pamper her instead of throwing away the leftover coffee?
Nourishing mask: coffee grounds and honey
When the skin needs intensive nourishment, for example after prolonged exposure to the sun, this scrub mask will help restore lost radiance.
It contains only three ingredients:
- coffee grounds - 1 tbsp. l.;
- olive oil – 1 tsp;
- honey – 1 tsp.
Mix and apply to face, décolleté and even hands. After 10 minutes, rinse off.
