Every girl wants to look good without makeup. In our time, when the right makeup can hide all the flaws and maximize the advantages, the difference between how a girl looks before and after make-up is colossal. However, you can do without a lot of makeup and look good. All you need is he althy and beautiful skin. This article will tell you about one of the types of skin care for the face and body.
Effects of coffee on the skin
Coffee peeling, masks, scrubs are very good for the skin. We can say with confidence that such skin care is very effective, gives a quick result. Even after the first application, you will notice a significant improvement, and constant use of products will make the skin really perfect.
One of the most pleasant effects of coffee - slowing down aging, its grains containantioxidants that rejuvenate the face. In addition, coffee tightens the skin, adds definition to all contours. Scrubs and peels also restore blood circulation, which helps to avoid microcracks, cuts and even stretch marks.
In addition, coffee will be useful for people with gray lifeless skin, as it returns a he althy complexion.
Also in the summer, using coffee products will protect your skin from overexposure to UV rays.
Who needs it?
Coffee peeling for the face is suitable for any skin type, but, of course, there are those who simply need such care.
First of all, coffee scrubs, masks, peels will be useful for teenagers or people with problem skin. They not only cleanse pores, remove dead particles, but also soothe irritated areas, preventing the appearance of new rashes.
Women approaching adulthood should also start using products containing coffee. Surely wrinkles have not yet begun to appear, but this problem must be de alt with before it becomes apparent.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that coffee grounds peeling is absolutely safe, it may not be suitable for everyone.
If you have any skin diseases, in no case should you apply this cosmetic product to this area, as the area of the rash may increase.
Also, do not use peeling if you are allergic to coffee or another component of the product (for example,honey). Even if you like to drink coffee and it does not cause such a reaction, it can still happen that a characteristic irritation begins on the skin from external influences. How to protect yourself? The next paragraph will tell you how to check the reaction of your skin to coffee.
Allergy test
Be sure to check if you are allergic to coffee peel before use. It's very easy and doesn't take much time. Simply apply the prepared scrub on your wrist and wash off after a minute. If redness, irritation or rash does not appear on the skin, then peeling can be used.
Coffee selection
Coffee ground peeling for the face will be much more effective if you choose the right coffee. When purchasing this component, please follow the advice below.
Buy black roasted coffee. Fine grinding or grain (if you have a coffee grinder). It is also important that it be natural, without flavors.
Instant coffee is not recommended. It will not do any good, but only harm the skin.
Before using coffee, it is better to brew it. Drink a drink to improve your mood, and the remaining thick can be used later to create a mask, scrub or peel. Don't forget to dry your coffee if you're not going to use it right away, otherwise it might get moldy.
Also try green coffee scrub. It is much more than black, tones the skin, and, in addition, removes toxins.
Several application rules
In reviews of coffee peeling, you can learn from other girls what are the subtleties of using this skin care product. Of course, you do not need to look for other people's comments on this topic somewhere. Below are the main rules for applying coffee peeling masks, scrubs, etc.
Be sure to get an allergy test. If the remedy does not cause any negative reactions, then it can be used.
Apply the substance only on pre-cleansed skin. To enhance the effect, steam the skin before applying the scrub. Pour hot water into a bowl and just bend over a little. Cover yourself with a towel to keep the water warm. After 5-7 minutes, you can proceed to the next step.
If you use a peeling or scrub, then after applying massage your face for a minute so that the coffee has time to remove dirt and clean the pores. If you made a mask, then apply and leave it for a few minutes (up to 5).
Important! The product should not be applied to very sensitive or thin skin, such as the area around the eyes. Otherwise, you may injure this area of the face.
Rinse off the substance with warm filtered or settled water. If you use tap water, you run the risk of reapplying dirt to your skin, and then new breakouts may appear.
Use the product no more than twice a week, otherwise the coffee will scratch the skin, and this will cause irritation, rash.
Don't forget to moisturize your face after the procedure. Apply a nourishing cream so that the skin does not dry out.
Perhaps, the first time after the start of the use of the product, you will have small acne, inflammation. Do not stop using coffee scrubs, masks or peels. This is only the first stage of cleansing. The appearance of several rashes means that coffee "pulls out" old sebaceous plugs from the pores.
What to use for sensitive and dry skin?
Try making a coffee facial peel at home. This is much more profitable not only financially, you will be sure that you are applying it to your face and that it should not cause any negative reactions in the body.
Quite a simple and inexpensive recipe - mix a tablespoon of coffee with two tablespoons of sour cream. Massage your face and leave the Maxa Scrub for a few minutes. Then rinse off.
Coffee peeling with almond oil has a no less pleasant effect. Simply mix these two ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and add some brown sugar.
Try also a nourishing and cleansing scrub with a mix of oils. Mix coffee with jojoba, olive, almond oils (one teaspoon each). Then add a couple of drops of any essential oil.
One of the most famous coffee scrubs is the following recipe. According to rumors, even Jessica Alba uses it. To prepare the mixture, you will need half a glass of yogurt, a tablespoon of coffee, the same amount of heated coconut oil and the juice of one lemon. Apply the mixture on the face and neck, leave for about 10 minutes. However, beforeuse make sure that lemon juice will not cause a negative reaction of the body.
Recipes for oily skin
There are many homemade coffee peel recipes that are perfect for oily skin.
Mix coffee grounds with plain low-fat natural yoghurt (1 to 2 ratio).
An equally good recipe for oily skin: mix coffee with a nourishing cream that you use every day, in a ratio of one to one. Then heat some honey until it becomes liquid and add to the mixture.
The best peels for normal to combination skin
Use coffee peeling for normal and combination skin. However, if you have a different skin type, then these recipes will suit you. Coffee scrubs are somehow universal, just some recipes, in addition to cleansing, help with other problems. Means for normal skin one way or another will suit absolutely everyone.
The easiest way to create a peel: mix a tablespoon of coffee with regular shower gel.
Also try mixing coffee grounds with yogurt or sour cream in a one to one ratio. Then add two or three tablespoons of ground oatmeal to the mixture.
Coffee mixed with olive oil and chalk in a 1:2:1 ratio can also serve as an excellent nourishing scrub.
The following recipe should be used more as a mask than a peel. That is, leave the product on the face for about 10 minutes. Mix coffee with low-fat cottage cheese (1 to 1).
Also tryadd to coffee (one tablespoon) sea or regular table s alt (one teaspoon). Stir thoroughly so that no large pieces of s alt remain, or simply remove them so as not to damage the skin.
This recipe also has an excellent tonic effect. Add orange peel powder to coffee grounds. Mix all this with a tablespoon of low-fat yogurt.
Fighting acne
Coffee peeling will be effective in the fight against acne. The most effective recipes are presented below.
One of the best coffee recipes with cinnamon, honey and brown sugar. Heat honey to a liquid state and mix with other ingredients. All components must be in the same quantity. If necessary, dilute the mixture with mineral water. Apply to the skin and massage, and then leave the product on the face for a few minutes. Even after the first application, you will notice significant improvements, and with constant use, the pores will significantly narrow, the skin will look like after the procedures in a beauty salon.
The following recipe is no less effective in the fight against acne. Mix coffee with granulated sugar in a ratio of two to one. This scrub removes even the oldest skin impurities.
Another useful recipe. Mix dry clay with water. The choice of clay type is up to you. For problem skin, blue, black, white, green are best suited. Pink clay - for those who want to achieve not only cleansing, but also a rejuvenating result. Then add coffee to the finished gruel. After application, massage into the skin and then leave the mixture on for a few minutes.
Try the following recipe too. Heat a tablespoon of honey until it is completely liquid. Now add the same amount of coffee and then stir in half a teaspoon of cinnamon and the same amount of brown sugar.
Coffee and egg white scrub has a deep cleansing effect. Mix the ingredients in the same amount. Apply to the face, massaging, and then leave until the product sets.
Rejuvenating recipes
The following recipes tone and tighten the face well, which will be especially useful for aging skin.
Add cocoa, honey and cream to the coffee. After applying the scrub, massage your face and then leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Even after the first application, wrinkles will become less visible.
Another good recipe. Beat two eggs until foamy, add coffee, honey and sour cream, a teaspoon of each ingredient. The longer you keep the mask, the better, the most optimal time is 20 minutes.
Coffee peeling for other parts of the body
Of course, there are many recipes for coffee body peels. They make the skin very tender, exfoliate dead particles and give a pleasant aroma. The easiest way to prepare coffee grounds body peeling is to mix coffee and shower gel. If desired, you can add base and essential oils, sugar, grated carrots or citrus zest to this mixture. Any recipesdesigned for facial skin, can be used in body care.
