Coffee grounds for the face: secrets of making scrubs, use in cosmetology and at home

Coffee grounds for face and body

What could be better than drinking a cup of coffee early in the morning and making an invigorating mask for your face and body? Many people are not aware that coffee grounds are one of the best cosmetics that are suitable for literally any skin type.

In home cosmetology you should use only natural products

The use of a natural product is mandatory, otherwise there is a risk of not only not improving your health, but also causing significant harm to natural beauty.

Properties of coffee in cosmetology

• tones the facial skin, refreshes and gives it freshness throughout the day;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• delicately cleanses pores, and chlorogenic acid present in the grains has protective properties and protects the skin from external influences;
• returns healthy complexion to the face;
• tightens the skin of the face and body;
• has an anti-cellulite effect.

Masks based on coffee grounds have no contraindications, except for open wounds on the face and body. In this case, caffeine can cause a number of complications.

The remedy is shown to those who want:

• get rid of signs of fatigue on the face;
• soothe skin prone to rashes and irritation;
• let it be saturated with useful substances;
• get rid of acne and minor rashes quickly.

We can confidently say: coffee is not an ordinary drink that invigorates the body, but can also be used as a panacea for problem skin and serve as a means to nourish normal facial skin.

Find out more information about the benefits of coffee grounds from the video below.

Which coffee to choose for a mask ↑

Sleeping grounds ↑

If there are coffee grounds left from a morning cup of coffee, brewed in a Turkish coffee machine, or simply brewed with boiling water, do not rush to throw it away.

The thicket is an excellent beauty product that will also serve us as a cosmetic mask or its main component.

Ground black coffee ↑

You don’t need to pre-brew freshly ground coffee, but make a mask based on it immediately, adding it in dry form to the liquid ingredients.

It is also good to dilute it with boiling water, bringing it to the desired consistency.

Ground green coffee ↑

Unroasted coffee beans can be purchased at any specialty store. Compared to those that have undergone heat treatment, they contain significantly more antioxidants and vitamins.

Therefore, we do not roast the ground green coffee beans and under no circumstances steam them with boiling water before use in order to preserve all the benefits in them.

Having brought the mixture to the desired consistency with the liquid components, simply let it brew for a few minutes at room temperature or in a water bath.

Now that we know everything about the benefits of a coffee face and body mask, all that remains is to choose the time and give your skin such a royal gift!

Recipes for face masks made from coffee grounds

Depending on the desired goal and skin type, masks may differ in their components. In this case, the choice is based on the lady’s personal preferences.

Coffee face masks are made according to various recipes

Let's look at several recipes for “coffee beauty”.

• Coffee + honey A win-win option for any skin type. Just one tablespoon of honey and the same amount of ground grains and your face will radiate life and energy. Apply a mixture of honey and coffee to the face and neck, wait 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Coffee activates anti-inflammatory processes, and honey gently nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
• Coffee + yogurt + oatmeal. To create a mask, you need to mix a tablespoon of chopped oatmeal (preferably instant) and the same amount of coffee. Then add yogurt to form a paste mixture. For those who like to use various cosmetic oils, you can add a few drops of your favorite product here. Leave on face for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The procedure is difficult to overestimate. After it, the skin softens: you want to touch it and touch it.
• Coffee + olive oil. There have been legends about olive oil for a long time. It can revitalize dry skin by nourishing it with beneficial microelements. Combined with coffee grounds it works wonders. For the mask, mix a tablespoon of ground grains and olive extract. After the mask dries, rinse with warm water and enjoy your renewed skin.
• Coffee + cocoa. A truly tasty and aromatic mask is deservedly a favorite among the fair sex. Mix equal amounts of coffee and cocoa, add cream or milk to form a paste. After this, apply to the face and wait 30 minutes, rinsing with warm water. The composition is recommended for use by older women due to its anti-aging effect.

These are basic masks suitable for absolutely everyone. In general there are countless of them. In addition, you can always feel like a cosmetologist, combining familiar ingredients with coffee grounds and creating your own, unique masks.

Nourishing face mask ↑

This mask is especially good during the cold season, when temperature changes indoors and outdoors dry out the face and especially age the skin.

Coffee and sour cream mask: recipe No. 1 ↑

The combination of sour cream and coffee is ideal for improving your appearance.

The main thing we remember is that sour cream must be absolutely natural and it is best to use a rustic product.

• Mix 1 tbsp. coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. fat sour cream.
• If it has frozen and does not mix well, put everything in a water bath, but hold it only until the mixture disperses.
• Then immediately remove and apply a thick layer to the face.

Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and wash it off.

Face mask: coffee, honey and sour cream - recipe No. 2 ↑

• Grind the green coffee beans as finely as possible, measure out 1 tbsp. powder.
• Pour ground green coffee into 1 tbsp. peach or jojoba oil, add 1 tsp. honey
• If it is solid, heat the composition in a water bath, stir until the honey is completely dissolved and apply to the face.

Keep the mask on for 10-12 minutes and remove. By the way, this mask with coffee and honey can be used to massage the whole body and feet.

Coffee grounds mask for acne

As mentioned above, coffee has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it has long been the best panacea for acne and blackheads. It is important to understand that facial cleansing in this way is not recommended for severe rashes and skin damage.

There are also several types of recipes for such masks. Let's look at the simplest of them with easily accessible ingredients.

A coffee-based mask can be combined with yogurt

Yogurt mask with coffee

To prepare it you will need one egg white, a tablespoon of ground coffee beans and a little yogurt. When all the ingredients are transformed into a homogeneous mass, it’s time to apply it to your face with massaging movements. Leave for 15-20 minutes. After time, rinse off carefully with warm water.

How does a yogurt mask with coffee work? Coffee grounds improve blood circulation, returning a healthy color to the skin. Egg white has a drying effect, while the micronutrients in yogurt gently cleanse all clogged pores. By using a mask with yogurt for a month, 1-2 times a week, you can easily get rid of hated pimples and blackheads.

Fruit mask with coffee

Another mask that quickly and reliably copes with the problem of acne. A teaspoon of lemon juice, a tablespoon of grated apple and coffee grounds is all you need for preparation. Apply the mixture to the face with massage movements and leave for half an hour. Afterwards, rinse with plain water.

How does a fruit mask with coffee work? In addition to removing acne and cleaning pores, it can whiten the face, thanks to the presence of lemon juice in it. In addition, the latter tones the skin well and significantly tightens it.

It is unlikely that you can find a better remedy in the fight against acne than face masks made from coffee grounds. Fast, reliable, effective - the best description of a wonderful panacea.

Green coffee oil for face ↑

This cosmetic product with a light herbal aroma of a light yellow or greenish tint has a tonic and anti-edematous effect due to the high concentration of caffeine in it, and fatty acids and antioxidants literally erase wrinkles from the face.

How to use such a miracle remedy?

Green coffee oil for cream or lotion: recipe No. 1 ↑

Green coffee oil can be used to enrich face creams or lotions. This can be done immediately before applying them.

• For 1 tsp. Add 1-2 drops of oil to the base and mix.

Rub into cleansed skin of face and neck using patting movements.

Green coffee mask: recipe No. 2 ↑

• For 1 tbsp. base oil base (olive, apricot or peach oil) add 5-6 drops of green coffee oil.
• Mix the mixture with a wooden stick, soak a cloth napkin in the mixture and apply a compress to the face.

Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then blot off the excess. It is not necessary to wash off the oil mask, just as it is not necessary to apply cream after using it.

Coffee face mask for acne: recipe No. 3 ↑

A scrub mask made from coffee grounds and oil not only returns fresh color to your face, but also gets rid of acne.

• Combine ½ tbsp. grounds with ½ tbsp. coarse oatmeal (you can prepare it yourself by grinding it in a cereal mill).
• Add 1 tbsp. milk and 5 drops of green coffee oil.
• Mix everything until smooth and apply to the face.

Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and rinse off, gently massaging the face - a scrub made from coffee granules and oatmeal abrasive will cleanse the face, and the oil will have an antiseptic effect.

Face masks made from coffee grounds: reviews

Most reviews are positive

Analyzing the experience of girls who actively use coffee-based masks at home, one can see some general trends.

• Firstly, masks are great for treating dull facial skin and unnatural color, restoring health and beauty.
• Secondly, coffee works as an excellent scrub, cleansing the skin of dead particles and impurities.
• Thirdly, after a coffee mask, the skin becomes soft to the touch and more elastic, which is what ladies over 30 say.

However, sometimes it happens that the same mask helps some girls, but on the contrary, harms others. Why does this happen? This is explained by the fact that for different skin types it is necessary to select the appropriate components for the mask, in addition to the main one - coffee grounds.

Girls who have chosen the same coffee mask for themselves leave only positive reviews, inspiring others to search for a suitable panacea.

What are the benefits of coffee-honey composition?

Coffee in this cosmetic product acts as an abrasive substance to remove dead particles, impurities and cleanse pores.

At the same time, it still contains many useful substances:

• vitamins: A, E, D, group B;
• macro- and microelements: potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and iron;
• organic, fruit acids;
• alkaloids, fats, caffeine.

These substances cleanse the facial skin of impurities, rejuvenate it, smooth out fine wrinkles, tone and restore its radiant color.

The honey base is also rich in elements that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin:

• vitamins: A, C, E, K, group B;
• macro- and microelements: potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, fluorine, boron and chromium;
• inorganic and organic acids;
• fructose, glucose.

Thanks to these beneficial substances, the product has strong antioxidant properties, increases blood circulation, which promotes active facial rejuvenation and restoration of elasticity.

It provides active nutrition, hydration, and relieves inflammation. The product will be useful for restoring the health and beauty of the face.

Moreover, it is suitable for all skin types , you just need to select additional components for each of them.

Coffee grounds scrub

It is hardly possible to describe all the benefits that a coffee scrub has for the face and skin.

There are many scrub recipes

Let's try to list a few of them:

• caffeine helps improve microcirculation of blood flow in the body;
• lymph flow and metabolism improves;
• chlorogenic acid has a protective effect, including from ultraviolet radiation;
• the skin of the body and face is evened out, and small facial wrinkles are smoothed out;
• Thanks to the increased production of enzymes, the level of cholesterol in the blood decreases.

The abundance of scrub recipes is explained by the fact that they are able to solve almost the most advanced problems. Let's consider several options most often used among beautiful ladies and intended for different skin types.

• Scrub for normal and combination skin. To prepare, you need to mix equal parts of ground coffee beans and sea salt. Add egg white to this and mix everything until smooth. Before scrubbing, it is important to cleanse your face. When it is clean, it’s time to apply and massage it for 20 minutes, without letting the mixture dry on your face. After the procedure, rinse with warm water. In some cases, the skin may feel tight and dry. It would be appropriate to apply moisturizer here.
• Scrub for oily skin. To cleanse oily skin, you can use coffee grounds in tandem with natural yogurt. Simply mix the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and massage the skin for 2-3 minutes, then rinse off the residue with warm water. Noteworthy: the recipe can also be used for dry skin, but you should replace the yogurt with sour cream.
• Scrub for dry skin. The recipe for this scrub differs only in the fat content of the second ingredient. You need to take cottage cheese, sour cream or full-fat cottage cheese, mix with coffee grounds and apply to the face, gently massaging problem areas. After the scrubbing procedure, your face will be cleansed of impurities and thoroughly moisturized.

Without resorting to the help of professionals and expensive products, you can set up a real beauty salon at home, filled with the aromas of freshly brewed coffee.

Coffee face scrub for dry skin. Scrubs and face masks with ground coffee

It's easy to tan your face. To do this, just grind the grains. Then dilute the grind with purified warm water. It turns out a viscous mass, apply it to the face and neck. Daily procedures for 10 minutes. will lead to the expected result, the face will turn darker.

At home, you can easily make the following scrubs and face masks from ground coffee:

Rejuvenating mask. Crow's feet or wrinkles around the eyes give away a girl's age. To smooth your skin, use a recipe based on banana puree. Add cream to the fruit-coffee mixture. Now the mask is ready for application. After 15 min. the mass is removed with water. Toning mask-scrub. Almond butter and cinnamon are added to a tablespoon of ground coffee. If you need to remove dead cells, add sea salt to the composition. After the first week of use, fatigue disappears from the face. Cleansing scrub. Cosmetic clay and citrus zest are added to the coffee grinding. The last ingredient is replaced with orange oil. If you use zest, dilute the composition with boiled water. You should get a thick mass. Gently apply the finished mixture to your face. The exposure time is 10 minutes. Firming mask. It is prepared on the basis of two components: crushed coffee beans and flour. Cosmetic oils are used as liquids. Thanks to the presence of oil, the effect of the mask is softened and enhanced. The composition can be kept on the face for half an hour.

Coffee grounds for cellulite

If there is a truly healing remedy that actively fights cellulite, it is undoubtedly freshly ground coffee. The thing is that caffeine improves metabolism in the body, increases the production of enzymes and breaks down subcutaneous fat.

If you look closely at the composition of the packages of expensive anti-cellulite products, you will notice that they all contain coffee beans. Why pay more when you can make a real tool for fighting cellulite with your own hands without leaving home?

You can make an anti-cellulite remedy from coffee

Since some girls do not like preparing special products with their own hands, a “lazy” anti-cellulite option was invented.

To do this, just take some ground coffee beans and add them to your favorite shower gel. The remedy for fighting cellulite is ready.

When taking a shower, use the resulting product to massage problem areas for 5-10 minutes. It is best if you first steam your body in a hot shower.

There are other recipes for anti-cellulite coffee products:

• a mixture of coffee grounds and vegetable oil interspersed with orange oil (citrus fruits stimulate the process of losing weight in the body);
• honey and ground coffee beans also have an anti-cellulite effect; In addition, honey draws out harmful toxins and all excess fluid from the body;
• kefir and coffee are an excellent tool in the fight against cellulite; dairy products delicately cleanse the skin, moisturize it, making it soft and silky.

There is hardly a better fighter against “orange peel” than coffee beans.

Coffee, used in ancient times by women to rejuvenate and maintain beauty, does not lose its relevance today. Coffee is a real panacea for many difficulties and facial problems. The caffeine contained in the composition can give the body long youth and health. And thanks to its indescribable aroma, coffee has truly earned a leading place on the pedestal among other cosmetics.

Noticed a mistake? Select it and press Ctrl+Enter to let us know.

If you wholeheartedly support natural cosmetics made with your own hands, then pay attention to ground coffee, which invigorates not only your spirit. Leftovers in your cup benefit your skin. Facial procedures that include coffee grounds as a base are distinguished, in addition to their inimitable aroma, by the huge scope of problems they solve. A face mask made from coffee grounds is rich in active substances that improve the functioning of dermal cells.

One of the main advantages of homemade “coffee” cosmetics is their low cost. Rarely does a modern family get by without morning coffee awakenings. And to get an effective cleanser and toner for the face, the housewife simply needs to collect the cake remaining in the Turk or coffee machine. But the value of the product is not only in its availability. Coffee “crumbs” are distinguished by a rich palette of components useful for female beauty.

Effect of coffee on the skin

The beneficial effect of coffee beans on the skin is explained by the properties of the substances contained in the beans of this plant.

Caffeine. Valuable for the skin are its properties to tone and stimulate the production of enzymes responsible for the regeneration of skin cells.

Natural natural antioxidants. Their effect is manifested in a rejuvenating effect on tissue.

Chlorogenic acid is a powerful agent that protects the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Carotenoids are a complex that normalizes metabolism in the skin and gives it a healthy color.

A complex of vitamins and minerals satisfies the nutritional needs of skin cells.

This complex composition and comprehensive action explains the results of using cosmetics containing natural coffee extract. A distinctive feature of such cosmetic potions in reviews is the ease of preparation, the rapid onset of a visible effect, a significant improvement in skin tone, and the normalization of fat metabolism.

An additional “bonus” when using products with natural coffee extract is the disappearance of dry skin.

Grounds for cosmetic purposes: pros and cons

Caffeine is the most famous component of the drink. It improves blood microcirculation and activates skin tone. Smoothing wrinkles and eliminating bags under the eyes is his merit. Coffee is also rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, contains vitamins PP and B2, and this is not the whole list. What else is different about the grounds?

• Antioxidants. They have a stronger effect on the body than green tea extract or vitamin C. These substances can reverse the aging process.
• Polyphenols. Provide a tightening effect and also slow down aging. Thanks to this component, the skin acquires firmness and elasticity.
• Chlorogenic acid. In tandem with antioxidants, it protects skin cells from free radicals and ultraviolet radiation.
• Carotenoids. Responsible for complexion and help end painful yellowness and various rashes, including acne and teenage acne. Thanks to this substance, cosmetic “caffeine” masks are famous as a source of golden skin tone.

How does coffee affect the skin?

Coffee is usually associated with caffeine, and indeed the majority of the product consists of this substance, but in addition to it, the composition of coffee beans includes acids (malic, acetic, nicotine), fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, microelements, and antioxidants. That is why coffee, although not in large quantities, has long been used for cosmetic purposes. Coffee masks:

1. increase skin firmness and elasticity;
2. strengthen blood vessels;
3. cleanse the skin, removing dead cells;
4. protect from UV rays;
5. activate the process of skin regeneration in case of damage;
6. slow down the aging process.

Let's add to this the similar effect on the skin of honey, which is a natural antibiotic that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, and we get the amazing rejuvenating effect that a coffee and honey facial mask is capable of.

Coffee grounds face mask: recipe table for all skin types

To create a face mask at home from coffee and complementary ingredients, take the grounds of a classically brewed drink without cream, milk or sugar. There is no point in using instant coffee granules; they will not have the desired effect. Before mixing all the components of the cosmetic product to a homogeneous paste, make sure that the coffee grounds have cooled down.

Interestingly, coffee can help solve various skin problems and is suitable for all types of epidermis. The main thing is to know the recipe secrets. The table below contains proven and simple combinations of coffee-based mask components “for every occasion.”

Table - Coffee grounds masks for different skin types

Contraindications and precautions

Natural coffee contains a lot of biologically active substances, so it actively interferes with metabolism in the thickness of the dermis. This involves certain precautions and a list of contraindications - conditions when you cannot use a mask with coffee.

Such circumstances include:

• The presence of any epidermal defects on the face (wounds, scratches, abrasions).
• The presence of manifestations of herpes infection on the skin.
• The presence of rashes of infectious origin.
• Having an allergic reaction to coffee.

As a precaution, it is strongly recommended that you conduct an allergy test before using the coffee mask. To do this, a small amount of the product is applied to the wrist or elbow, and after 15-20 minutes the reaction is assessed.

The absence of redness, itching, rashes and other abnormal phenomena on the skin will indicate the absence of an allergic reaction.

Anti-aging coffee help: 5 options

Coffee can “erase” facial wrinkles and restore girlish freshness to your face. In this case, the surface of the dermis is not simply nourished, but its regeneration mechanisms are activated. Below are examples of five anti-aging homemade coffee remedies.

Creamy banana smoothie

1. Mix mashed banana with two teaspoons of cream.
2. Combine with the main ingredient - you need a small spoon of base.
3. Apply and leave to dry.
4. After 15 minutes, use warm water and a mirror to admire your lightning-fast achievements.

"Dough" for lifting

1. Combine in a bowl one tablespoon of the essential grounds from your morning coffee cup with ordinary rye flour.
2. Complete with egg yolk.
3. The procedure lasts ten minutes.

With quail eggs

1. You will need three tablespoons of good ground coffee. Three quail eggs, three tablespoons of sugar-free cocoa powder, two tablespoons of liquid honey.
2. Beat the eggs with a mixer and add them to the dry ingredients.
3. Then add honey and bring until smooth.
4. This mask must be applied in layers and allowed to dry.
5. Gently moisten the resulting crust with a cotton pad and then remove it with warm water.

With chicken eggs

1. Beat a couple of chicken egg whites with a blender into a fluffy foam and add to a large spoon of the main component.
2. Pour in a large spoonful of liquid honey.
3. The time it takes for the mixture to act on your dermis is 15 minutes.

Plus sour cream nutrition

1. Add a large spoonful of grounds mixed with a whole egg and a teaspoon of honey.
2. For a nutritional effect, dilute the mixture with a teaspoon of sour cream.
3. The mask can be removed 15 minutes from the start of the procedure.

An effective combination - coffee mask and sour cream

A coffee-based mask with sour cream mixed in will be an excellent remedy for those with dry skin. Representatives of the fair sex with oily and combination types are better off using a similar composition, but using kefir or yogurt.

In order to make such a mask you will need:

• Coffee 0.5 tablespoon.
• The same amount of sour cream.
• A teaspoon of olive oil.

All ingredients should be thoroughly dissolved in each other and applied to cleansed facial skin, avoiding areas around the eyes. After leaving for 15 minutes, you can rinse with cool water. To keep the skin moisturized, this product should be used at least once a week.

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

1. After adding the grated apple to the ground coffee (the amount is determined by eye), dilute it with a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
2. Rub your face in a circular motion after applying the mask, avoiding your eyes and the area around them.
3. Wash off the residue after half an hour.

On whites with yogurt

1. Separate the egg white.
2. Add a large spoonful of the main ingredient.
3. Add a small spoonful of unsweetened yoghurt.
4. It is advisable to keep this mask on your face for 20 minutes.

Coffee grounds: application in cosmetology

The grounds left after brewing coffee contain many useful elements.
Among them are valuable oils that nourish the skin, caffeine, which promotes weight loss and increased elasticity. In addition, grains of grounds without sharp edges exfoliate dead cells well, leaving the skin flawlessly smooth. Products with the addition of sleeping coffee can be used to prevent cellulite, maintain body elasticity when losing weight, and also to quickly smooth and soften flaky skin. An additional advantage of natural coffee is the absence of chemical additives. The product is suitable for everyone - the only contraindication may be individual intolerance to the drink. By adding various ingredients to coffee, you can create products for oily, dry or sensitive skin.

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.

Effective masks made from coffee cake

To prepare a mask from cake, you don’t need much effort. To do this, you can even take the leftovers from the brewing machine after a short coffee break.

The following recipes are used to prepare masks:

• Take half a teaspoon of salt, vegetable oil and one coffee. Mix everything thoroughly. The cleansing mask is ready. It needs to be applied for 15 minutes.
• 1 tablespoon of pulp for half the zucchini juice. Everything is mixed and applied to the face for about 15-20 minutes.
• For a spoonful of coffee you need to take half the olive oil. After mixing, leave on the skin for 10 minutes.

In order to prepare mask masks, use different ingredients depending on your skin type. Reviews from people who have used this product say that for dry epidermis it is better to add: sour cream, olive oil, and for oily epidermis: salt, zucchini juice and honey.

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.
• Mitigate the effect. After the procedure, be sure to apply an emollient cream.

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.

Hello my friends. We continue to describe the most effective scrubs for acne, and today we will talk about the most suitable product for this - coffee. In fact, it is not only a favorite energizing drink, but also an excellent exfoliant.

Coffee ice for the face ↑

• Pour in ½ tbsp. ground coffee with boiling water.
• Let it cool completely under the lid.
• Then we filter the infusion through a sieve and cheesecloth, pour it into ice trays and put it in the freezer.

You should wipe your face with these coffee cubes every morning - this will not only refresh your color, but also saturate your skin with vitamins and antioxidants.

In this case, it is not necessary to wash your face after the procedure, especially if you want to get a light toning effect.

But besides coffee bean powder or decoction, another incredibly valuable product can be used for cosmetic purposes.

Why coffee?

Many people wonder how coffee can affect our skin? Even one coffee bean contains many beneficial microelements.

If you use this product correctly (for the face, of course), you can maintain a healthy, fresh complexion for a long time, get rid of acne, as well as cellulite.

As a rule, a coffee facial scrub for acne is made at home. In this case, coffee sediment is used, or more precisely, what is left in your mug after brewing coffee (not instant).

It removes dead skin cells and tones the body surface with caffeine.

Benefits of a coffee mask

In addition to industrially produced cosmetics available for sale, homemade coffee masks have gained wide popularity. And in fact, having at hand everything you need to prepare an effective cosmetic product, it would be strange not to take advantage of this opportunity.

A mask with ground coffee, in addition to its comprehensive nourishing and rejuvenating effect on the skin, can also be used as a scrub. Finely ground coffee beans will exfoliate dead epidermal cells, thus increasing the effectiveness of the biologically active substances included in the product.

The effectiveness of a coffee mask can be increased and additional effects can be achieved by adding the necessary ingredients to it.

Most often, coffee grounds or coffee oil are used as a base to make a mask with coffee.

What properties do homemade coffee-based cosmetics have?

Many people ask this question, but do not always find an answer. So, the properties of coffee grounds are as follows:

1. Blood circulation will be stimulated at the site of application, which will give the skin a fresh look and glow;
2. Pores will be cleansed and oily shine will disappear;
3. This will prevent edema. A couple of days after using the scrub, the skin will become elastic;
4. Dead cells on the surface of the dermis will be removed;
5. The face will acquire a pleasant dark shade, like after sunbathing.

How to make a scrub

How to make a coffee facial scrub at home? The procedure described above is also an effective peeling. But in this case, it is advisable not just to apply the thickener, but also to gently massage it, avoiding the skin around the eyes. If this effect is not enough or, conversely, the skin is too sensitive, then other options are used.

Cleaning procedures are carried out more often - 1-2 times a week. You can also use ground grains and grounds: in the first case, the procedure takes 1 minute, in the second – 2 minutes.

In addition to the usual “duty” peeling, it is recommended to use coffee grounds for deep cleansing. Thanks to its acidic reaction, coffee penetrates deeper into the pores of the skin and promotes the healing of acne, removing sebaceous plugs and blackheads. To do this, the scrub must be applied to pre-steamed skin.

Video shows how to make a facial scrub from coffee grounds:

• The classic composition is suitable as a peeling for dry skin, but in different proportions: 2 parts of coffee grounds to 1 part of vegetable oil.
• A honey-coffee scrub provides excellent results: warm viscous honey and grounds are mixed in equal proportions. It is the grounds that are used here, since ground grains dissolve in warm honey and lose their exfoliating properties.
• Coffee-salt scrub is an ultra remedy for oily skin. Salt enhances and complements the cleansing properties of coffee and very effectively removes both excess fat and sebaceous plugs. For belongings, mix 2 tablespoons of grounds or ground grains and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. You can also use a large kitchen one.
• The composition can only be used for oily skin. The composition will not have a stimulating, but an irritating effect on a weakened or dry composition.
• Sugar scrub is not as effective, and therefore is quite suitable for both dry and normal skin. Two tablespoons of grounds are mixed with 1 tablespoon of sugar and applied to the face. The action of the scrub is purely mechanical, but this is enough to clean the pores.

The stimulating effect of coffee knows no comparison. It is worth taking advantage of its advantages not only to restore good health, but also to restore a blooming appearance.

How to prepare sugaring at home with citric acid?

Find out how to get rid of internal pimples on your nose.

Reviews on the use of tea tree essential oil for acne: .

Are there any contraindications to using coffee scrub?

As you know, the coffee drink itself has many contraindications, but we are talking about a scrub, that is, about the local use of this product. But even with this use there are limitations.

• The scrub should not be used by people with very sensitive skin, as exfoliation will lead to even greater thinning of the skin;
• You should not use this product if you have pustules or severe scratching, as the skin may be injured;
• You should not scrub your face more than 2 times a week (this rule applies to all types of exfoliators).

Who needs a coffee mask?

The most common indications for using a mask with coffee include:

The appearance of signs of skin aging.

Dullness, disappearance of the normal healthy complexion of the skin.

Dryness of the epidermis.

Presence of acne.

Signs of nutritional deficiency in combination skin type; for example, areas of peeling, thinning of the skin.

Signs of any disorders of lipid metabolism of the skin, for example, increased. fat content

There are no age restrictions for the coffee mask. The most important thing is that there are no contraindications to the use of the coffee ingredient.

Useful recipes against acne on the face

Well, now we’ve moved on to the most important thing - the list of recipes that you can easily prepare yourself at home. My patients tried all these mixtures on themselves and left only positive reviews. I have highlighted the most effective recipes:

To prepare this composition you will need five coffee beans, 4 tablespoons of cocoa bean butter (small spoons). We grind the grains or grind them in a blender (coffee grinder). After this, mix all the ingredients thoroughly and add to your face cream.

Then we cleanse our face with tonic or milk and apply the prepared mixture. Massage thoroughly (without pressure) your face and neck and leave the mixture for half an hour.

So cocoa bean butter in combination with coffee will work better. After this time, rinse everything off with warm water.

I note that to prepare this scrub mask, you can use the remains of ground grains.

Here we will take coffee, honey, aspirin. This scrub will leave your face clean, soft, and free of acne marks. So, grind 5 tablets of the medicine, add coffee grounds in the amount of 1 tablespoon, as well as honey.

Mix everything and apply to the surface of the face with massaging movements. It is best to leave the mixture for 10 minutes, then rinse with water.

A mixture of coffee grounds, egg whites, and yogurt will help get rid of blackheads. To do this, take a small spoon of the grounds, mix with protein and yogurt (in the same proportions) and apply to your face. Leave for 20 minutes and then wash off.

A scrub mask for oily skin with rose water, dry milk and natural coffee will get rid of the most severe acne.

Just take the above ingredients in equal proportions, mix, bring to a paste-like consistency with rose water, apply to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse off.

Skin nourishing mixture based on coffee grounds and milk. Take 3 large spoons of coffee grounds, mix with milk until a thick mass is formed (so as not to spread on your face). Lightly rub all this into the skin and leave for 15-20 minutes.

Remember, when you remove the scrub mask, you should do a light facial massage, and after the procedure, do not forget to apply moisturizer.

• Recipe No. 6

Coffee scrub-mask with salt and honey. Salt, like coffee, is an amazing scrubbing agent.

So, take all the ingredients in equal quantities, add a chicken egg, brown sugar, and beat until thick. Apply the mixture for 10 minutes all over your face and neck, avoiding the eye and mouth area.

Coffee scrub with cosmetic clay is ideal for deep cleansing of the dermis. To prepare the mixture, take 1 tablespoon of blue or white clay and mix with coffee.

You can also add orange zest to it. Dilute the mixture to a thick consistency using boiled or rose water and apply to your face for 10 minutes, then wash thoroughly.

• Recipe No. 8

A curd and coffee scrub mask will moisturize the skin and get rid of acne and blackheads. Take 3 tablespoons of cottage cheese and add 3 teaspoons of ground coffee beans or grounds. After this, thoroughly scrub your face and neck and rinse with warm water.

Well, friends, my article has come to an end. I advise you to drink less coffee, and instead use it as scrubs and masks. After just a month of regular procedures, you will notice a positive result that will last for a long time.

Tell your friends that coffee will help you cope with pimples and subscribe to site updates to always be aware of the latest news in the world of health and treatment of skin problems. Good luck!

Author of the article: Elena Smirnova (dermatologist)

Publication date: 23-02-2016

Bella: Day face cream “Coffee” MiKo

When I was young and free, I could spontaneously take time off from work and go on vacation! And one day, in Turkey, I developed an allergy to the sun! Yes, yes, I didn’t expect it myself, but my whole face was covered in spots, which only went away upon my arrival home, in Moscow. Since then, I have been sensitive to the choice of day cream in the spring and summer! This spring I used two new to me creams with SPF, and now I want to compare them and help you make a choice if SPF is also important to you!

For comparison, I took equivalent domestic natural brands that actually produce cosmetics with 100% natural ingredients. One stamp is from Kirov, the other is from St. Petersburg. Have you already guessed what we'll be talking about? Well, of course, about MiKo and Levran!

I will compare Coffee Day Cream MiKo and Calendula Sunscreen Face Cream Levrana. I’ll say right away that the sun protection factor of both creams is small, MiKo has SPF10 , and Levrana has SPF 15 . And if you are going to the south, under the scorching sun, and your skin is not yet prepared for tanning, then it is better to take a special cream with a high sun protection factor. If your skin is white and burns quickly, then it is better to start with SPF 50, then as you acquire a bronze tint, this factor can be reduced. If your skin itself is dark, but still quickly burns in the sun (reddens, peels), then you can start with SPF 30, and then gradually reduce it to SPF10. The creams that will be discussed are well suited for use in the city, and not in extreme conditions. These are not tanning creams for direct sun exposure, but rather light protection against the appearance of new age spots or freckles in the spring and summer. Provided that you do not tan on purpose, but lead a normal lifestyle. House-street-office-street-house.

I’ll tell you about each cream separately, and at the end I’ll compare them.

Coffee face cream MiKo

This is an excellent soft face cream for daytime care for dry and sensitive skin! Even if it didn't have SPF, it would be nice to use in the fall and mild winter. The cream is packaged in a 30 ml dark glass , has a hygienic pump dispenser and a plastic cap that protects the dispenser from the penetration of enemy microbes.

The sun protection factor of the cream is provided by green coffee oil , after which the cream itself is named. But besides this factor, the cream has excellent care qualities, which it got from pearl and ginseng extract. In general, the ingredients are selected in such a way as to moisturize the skin, soften it, protect it from aggressive environmental influences, fight free radicals, even out the complexion, stimulate collagen production and even nourish the skin !

The full composition is given on the label in Latin!

Previously, on MiKo labels you could read the ingredients in two languages, now only in one. But especially for you, with the help of a service for analyzing the composition of cosmetics, I will demonstrate that there is nothing wrong with the cream. The composition is 100% natural !

The cream is rich in oils, so I only use during the day (I practice a night-time, oil-free treatment). Thanks to natural structure-forming agents, such as neem wax, honeysuckle extract, macaley, the cream turned out to be soft, delicate, pliable, but not at all greasy, but not dry either . It is pleasant to use, it spreads easily, is quickly absorbed, and does not leave any greasy shine or a feeling of film or oiliness on the skin. And what a aroma! I know that many ecoholics, and myself, are very sensitive to smells. If the smell is sharp and unpleasant, the product simply cannot be used! Not to mention that some odors can trigger respiratory allergies! But the Coffee cream, contrary to its name, does not smell like coffee, but… lemongrass ! In addition to this essential oil, the composition also includes lavender and peppermint essential oils, but I don’t smell them at all, but I can clearly smell the smell of freshly cut grass! I had MiKo Lemongrass Essential Oil and it is excellent quality! I'm sure MiKo uses the same essential oils in her cosmetics that she sells!

The cream has a light yellow tint , does not flow and does not dry out instantly. It's a pleasure to work with him! I add a drop of cream to my cheeks, forehead and chin.

I distribute it over the skin with light massage movements, and then “rub” it into the skin with patting, pressing movements. I do this without tension, only with light movements with minimal effort. After a minute, the cream was already absorbed , it was completely invisible on the skin!

I used every day for 2 months and one week , I had already run out . This time fell on March-April-early May. As you remember, during this time it was both hot, +23 degrees, and cold, around zero with snow. Cream Coffee performed well! He made me feel comfortable in any weather! He protected my skin both in bad weather and in the sun. With it, the skin was moisturized, nourished, and protected. There was no telltale redness or peeling, there weren’t even small pimples! It amazed me! The skin with coffee cream is soft, velvety, pleasant to the touch, beautiful, I like it myself , and my husband is delighted!

After opening, the cream is stored for 6 months , so if it doesn’t suit you right away or you suddenly decide to use a different cream, don’t worry. Coffee cream will wait for you for six months. Without opening, the cream is stored for only 1 year.

The consistency of the Coffee cream is similar to the CHIC MiKo cream, but a little lighter. Coffee cream cannot be called thick and dense, but at the same time, when it runs out, it becomes not so easy to remove it! The pump worked fine for 2 months. The hole in the dispenser is small, so you won’t take too much. This is a plus of packaging!

But for the last 2 weeks I kept the bottle upside down (the dispenser stopped dispensing it) so that the cream flowed from the bottom to the lid. Now my bottle is completely empty, but it is not transparent, because... Some of the cream still remained on the walls.

I scraped out the remains with my original dispenser tube.

Among the packaging features, I can also add that the label is made of recycled paper, but I took the bottle with dry hands, so its appearance remained presentable. And also that the protective plastic cap is cracked. But I still continued to use it, this does not affect the quality of the product.

It seems that I have taken the Coffee cream apart, I’m moving on to Levrana!

Facial cream Calendula Levrana

The manufacturer claims that Calendula cream is suitable for all skin types and has a mattifying effect . If you have oily or combination skin, you may appreciate this feature. With my dry and sensitive skin, I did not notice such an effect, because... I don’t suffer from oiliness in the T-zone or anywhere else. But this cream doesn’t dry out skin , which is a plus. The uniqueness of the cream is the lamellar structure of the emulsion, which is as close as possible to the structure of the upper lipid layer of the skin. Thanks to this, the cream is integrated into the skin cells, restoring it . Calendula cream has a sun protection factor of 15 SPF thanks to physical filters: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide . These filters are not absorbed into the skin, but remain on its surface, providing a safe sunscreen.

The cream is in a 50 ml dark glass , which is also packaged in a cardboard tube. It makes sense to store cream in a tube if you take it with you, to the country house or on a short trip. If you only use the cream at home, then it makes sense to keep the glass bottle in a dark cabinet and come up with another purpose for the tube.

Active ingredients include Calendula, Viburnum, Aloe Vera, Flax, Ginkgo Biloba, Birch and Clover . The full composition is presented on the packaging in two languages, which is of course convenient.

Despite the fact that only ylang-ylang can be seen among the essential oils in the composition, for some reason I clearly smell the aroma of calendula ?! It grows in our dacha every year, so I had the opportunity to “smell” it! Although in nature its aroma is not as pronounced as in this cream. I don't smell ylang-ylang at all)

Calendula cream is completely white! It is similar to regular sunscreens, which come in exactly this color.

The cream is not soft or pliable, it is difficult to distribute, it is not completely absorbed and leaves white streaks. Whoever didn’t have time to rub it into the skin, the cream is not to blame!) I don’t have time. But the fingertips remain whitish.

For clarity, I’ll show you how the cream looks on your hand. And I squeezed out only one drop (one press on the dispenser). Distributing it is long and tedious.

Now I’ll show you on my face. I apply only 2 drops of cream and at the same time begin to rub it with both hands in a circular motion so that it does not have time to dry out. In this case, the number with pressing movements will not work, because the cream is “dry” , it lacks softness and oiliness, it can dry out in place as a white spot!

White streaks are visible on the face . If you are distracted for a second, the cream will dry on the skin in white spots. Therefore, I carefully rub it into the skin and do not get distracted) But even after rubbing, I am not sure that the cream is completely absorbed. It seems to be not so noticeable, but at the same time it lies on the face, whitening the skin .

For me, Calendula cream is less convenient. I don't feel any particular softness that the cream can give to the skin. But it does not cause any unpleasant sensations or phenomena, does not dry out, does not tighten the skin, does not make the skin greasy, does not create shine or a filmy feeling . Imperceptible when worn. But it’s hard to call it nourishing or moisturizing.

The packaging of the cream is of high quality, this is, of course, worth noting! The cream is equipped with a dispenser that dispenses a minimal amount of product.

By the way, here’s a consistency test! It is not liquid, rather thick and dry, in the sense of not oily. If you turn the lid over, the cream does not fall, it is already stuck to the lid, and it also sticks to the skin!

Problems with the dispenser will arise as always in the end! A special feature of Levrana’s packaging is that all the tubes in the creams are very short and do not reach the bottom! Therefore, when the product runs out, you have to open the dispenser and remove the product yourself.

The cream can be stored in a closed container for a year, and after opening it must be used within 3 months. The shelf life is short, but there's nothing you can do about it

Comparative analysis

And now I want to compare both creams and tell you about some more features that I kept silent about

Both creams are in eco-friendly containers , in a dark glass bottle. But MiKo cream needs to be handled more carefully, because... The water makes the label wet, but nothing will happen to Levrana’s label.

The dispensers for both creams have the same operating principle: you press and the cream comes out. And the same disadvantages: the cream is not extracted until the last drop.

The compositions of both creams are completely natural and environmentally friendly! The sun protection factor is small in both cases; 5 SPF units do not make a fundamental difference. But there is a difference in the origin of the sun protection factor! In MiKo cream it is green coffee oil, and in Levrana cream it is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

The biggest difference lies in the ease of applying creams and their care qualities!

MiKo cream is definitely easy to apply; it is light, gentle, spreads without problems, and does not leave greasy spots or white marks. Levrana cream is the complete opposite! It's dry and lacks the oiliness to apply easily. It is difficult to distribute, leaves white streaks, is not completely absorbed and whitens the skin. The photo clearly shows that the skin is already a little tanned, but after applying Levrana cream, the skin is whitened and the tan is not visible.

But! There is also the other side of the coin. I usually do beauty rituals right in the morning, as soon as I wake up, between 5 and 7 am. Then I start doing household chores, often wet cleaning the apartment. So, while cleaning, the skin under the MiKo cream sweats, I feel that the cream is floating. But there is no such effect under Levrana cream. The skin under Calendula does not sweat, the cream does not run, and in general I do not feel any discomfort!

As for the care qualities , I had more opportunity to test the MiKo cream. It did not fail either in hot weather (+23 degrees) or in rain and snow. The skin felt great and well-groomed! With Calendula cream, I don’t feel particularly hydrated or nourished, but there are no unpleasant reactions either. I doubt that Calendula cream will be able to protect the skin in bad weather, so it can only be considered as a spring-summer product. And I even think that not only for the face, but also for the body. The volume of Levrana cream is large, 50 ml; it may not be used up during the entire shelf life (3 months), so it can be applied to the décolleté area and the body! MiKo cream can be used for dry and sensitive skin all year round (provided there is a mild winter).

Aroma is a purely individual matter. Essential oils are used as flavoring agents in both creams. Cream Coffee smells of lemongrass and freshly cut grass, very gentle and unobtrusive. Calendula cream smells like calendula, which is also pleasant and quite natural. I tolerate both scents well, I like them.

For ease of perception, I made a sign. It shows that in terms of 1 ml MiKo cream is more expensive than its domestic competitor, but in general the prices are acceptable and low. Each cream has its own characteristics. What you choose depends on your preferences. If I had known in advance how both creams would behave, I would most likely have taken the Coffee MiKo cream again.

What would you choose?