Practically every woman uses a scrub to cleanse the skin and exfoliate dead cells. Without regular peeling, the skin becomes dull, flaky, pores become clogged, acne appears. The use of expensive creams and emulsions in this case does not make sense, since the active substances do not penetrate the skin. The scrub contains grinding particles, detergents, nutrients and moisturizing additives that have a complex effect on the skin.
Modern cosmetology offers a variety of scrubs: clay-based scrubs are suitable for oily and combination skin, delicate cream-based products are ideal for sensitive or dry skin, and gel-like scrubs are suitable for all types. But such scrubs often cause even more flaking and dry skin.
Increasingly, women make their own facial scrubs: coffee, oatmeal, rice, s alt - they are basedonly natural products, without fragrances and addition of chemical components. A very popular coffee face scrub, which not only tones and gently cleanses the skin, but also gives it a delicious aroma and a slight golden tan.
Preparing a homemade face scrub is easy, the main thing is to determine the type of skin and choose the base with which you will mix coffee: honey - evens out skin tone and serves as an antiseptic, oil - moisturizes and smoothes fine wrinkles, yogurt or sour cream - brighten redness, give the skin a he althy glow and freshness.
Coffee facial scrub can be prepared in several ways, but it is important to remember that it is better to take steamed beans for the skin of the face: drink a cup of coffee, and the remaining beans in a mug can be used to make a scrub.
Coffee honey scrub.
Mix a teaspoon of steamed ground coffee beans with a teaspoon of honey and a spoonful of olive oil. The scrub should not be too thick and apply well to the face. You can use the scrub a couple of times a week: apply on the face and décolleté, gently massage for one minute and leave the scrub on the face for 7-8 minutes. Wash off with warm water. It is not necessary to additionally nourish the skin with a cream, olive oil perfectly moisturizes. Grapeseed oil can be used instead of olive oil.
Rejuvenating Facial Scrub
Mix a teaspoon of steamed ground coffee beans with raw egg white and a spoonsour cream or yogurt without additives. Mix thoroughly, apply the mask on the face and décolleté and leave for a few minutes. Egg white tightens fine wrinkles, sour cream moisturizes, and coffee tones and cleanses.
Scrub against blackheads for oily skin.
Mix a teaspoon of dry ground coffee beans with a spoonful of blue clay powder and pour a small amount of boiling water for a few minutes - the mass should be creamy. Before applying to the skin, add a teaspoon of honey to the coffee-clay mixture. Apply to face for 15-17 minutes, massage gently and rinse. Coffee perfectly removes blackheads, and blue clay eliminates shine.
For facial skin care, it is better to use a facial scrub made by yourself from ingredients that do not cause allergies and are suitable for your skin type.