Regular scrubbing helps keep the skin toned and keeps it youthful longer. A scrub for cleaning the epidermis made from coffee and honey has gained particular popularity due to the availability and low cost of ingredients.
To reduce the risk of negative consequences, before starting, it is important to familiarize yourself with recipes for different types of skin, recommendations and contraindications for use, as well as features of treating the body and face.
Benefits of coffee and honey scrub
Advantages of coffee honey cleansing and moisturizing scrub:
- Honey. Prevents the appearance of acne and harmful bacteria thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. This component also saturates the skin with essential nutrients and normalizes the production of subcutaneous sebum.
- Caffeine. Removes puffiness, restores the elasticity of the epidermis, while toning it. Coffee contains chlorogenic acid, which enhances protection against the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
Body and face scrub with coffee and honey activates the metabolic process and collagen production, effectively and painlessly removes the stratum corneum of the skin, and also helps normalize the production of subcutaneous sebum.
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.
Indications for use
It is recommended to use homemade or purchased coffee honey scrub to combat the following skin problems:
- Rashes. Regular use helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and reduce the number of pimples and blackheads.
- Age-related changes. The scrub effectively eliminates facial wrinkles, helps even out and brighten skin tone by removing dead cells.
- Cellulite. A body scrub made from coffee and honey improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, thereby eliminating orange peel.
- Greasy shine. When cleansing, the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized, which helps dry and at the same time tighten the skin.
Along with honey and coffee, the scrub may contain various oils and fermented milk products - these components will not only saturate the dermis with vitamins, but will also prevent the appearance of peeling.
Recommendations and cooking tips
How to make a healthy coffee-honey scrub:
- use ground coffee as an abrasive (the drained grounds from the finished drink contain a minimum of useful substances);
- to dissolve sugar crystals, heat honey to a temperature no higher than +40...+45°C;
- mix honey first with other liquid ingredients (decoction, aloe juice, oils), and then with clay and coffee;
- For additional skin nutrition, add 1-2 drops of oily vitamins A and E or 1 ampoule of vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) to the honey mixture.
For a daily light massage, you can use a mixture of honey, coffee and your favorite shower gel.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of coffee and honey scrub:
- allergy to components;
- overly sensitive skin;
- pronounced capillary network;
- the presence of inflammation, ulcers, open wounds.
Before applying a scrub to cleanse the skin from coffee and honey, you need to do an allergy test - to do this, apply a small amount of the composition to your wrist and leave for 5-10 minutes. If after a while there is no itching, redness, rash or burning, you can begin the procedure.
Safety precautions for use
To avoid side effects when applying, the following rules must be observed:
- avoid intensive facial massage with a scrub made from medium-ground coffee;
- do not use a coffee scrub with strong irritating ingredients - mustard, cinnamon oil, pepper, etc.;
- if pain and discomfort occur, reduce the intensity of treatment of the areas, and if there is severe burning, immediately rinse off the composition with cool water and apply cream with panthenol;
- use only natural products for peeling;
- avoid getting the scrub on the skin around the eyes and mucous membranes (cornea, mouth, genitals);
- After the procedure, do not use exfoliants, warming anti-cellulite creams and masks with a bath effect.
To prevent allergies, the compositions are applied to a small area of skin: for example, on the inside of the elbow. If after 3-5 minutes no irritation or burning occurs, the scrub can be distributed over the face and body. It is advisable to carry out an allergy test before each procedure.
Recipes
To make a scrub, you can use both coffee grounds and freshly ground product. Instant coffee is not suitable - due to the processing, it does not have abrasive particles.
Expert opinion
Anastasia Zaslavskaya
Dermatologist, cosmetologist
Liquid honey of any type is used. If it has already become candied, before adding it to other ingredients, you should melt it in a water bath - the temperature should not exceed 60 degrees, so the product will not lose its beneficial qualities.
Classical
You should combine 1 tbsp. l. coffee with 1 tsp. honey and a few drops of warm water - this composition is enough for facial peeling; when treating the body, you need to increase the proportions by 2-3 times. You can cleanse your skin at any time of the day, suitable for any type of epidermis.
For oily skin
To remove excess subcutaneous sebum using a scrub, use the following recipe:
- mix 1 tbsp. l. coffee with 1 tsp. water;
- crush an aspirin tablet;
- combine coffee with aspirin and 1 tsp. honey
Apply the resulting mixture, massage the skin for several minutes, rinse off the residue with chamomile infusion.
For dry skin
To eliminate excessive dryness, mix 1 tbsp until smooth. l. coffee and any oil with 1 tsp. honey, it is recommended to treat the skin in the evening. Instead of butter, you can use natural yogurt, low-fat sour cream or kefir.
For best results, it is recommended to leave the scrub for 20 minutes after application - this will help soften the skin and eliminate flaking.
For normal skin
Combine 1 tbsp. l. coffee with 1 tsp. honey and 10 gr. cosmetic clay, add a few drops of aromatic oil to the resulting mixture. Apply the scrub to the skin, leave for 5 minutes, remove any residue with tonic or alcohol-free milk.
For stretch marks
Mix 1 tbsp. l. honey and coffee, add 1 tsp. coarse table or sea salt and a few drops of water. If you need to cleanse your face, then add 1 tbsp to the resulting mixture. l. vegetable oil.
Additional emollient ingredients
To soften the skin, it is recommended to add the following ingredients to the scrub:
- almond, flaxseed, grape, peach or olive oil;
- banana, apple, grape puree;
- cottage cheese, sour cream, kefir, cream;
- vegetable milk, steamed oatmeal, rice or semolina;
- shea or coconut butter;
- flower pollen.
As an abrasive, you can use a mixture of coffee with salt, clay, oatmeal, kelp powder, coarse sugar, etc.
Rules of application
To prevent cleaning from leading to negative consequences, you should adhere to a number of rules:
- make products only from natural high-quality products;
- make a scrub immediately before cleaning;
- Apply to previously cleansed and steamed skin.
For body
Body scrubbing can be done with more intense massage movements - unlike the face, the body has a denser epidermis, which is more difficult to clean. To achieve the best effect, you need to add shower gel or liquid soap to the honey-coffee composition.
The product is applied for 5 minutes, after which it remains on the skin for another 10-15 minutes and is washed off with warm water. To consolidate the results obtained, it is recommended to take a contrast shower after the procedure.
For face
The scrub is applied with gentle movements, left for 5 minutes, the residue is washed off first with warm, then cool water.
Application technology
Correct application of a cosmetic product is very important to obtain maximum effect. How to apply cleanser:
- It is best to heat the products to achieve a more effective result.
- Apply a small amount of product to clean skin using smooth massage movements.
- More mixture should be applied to problem areas. The mixture must be left on the skin for a few minutes so that the honey has time to nourish the skin.
- After this procedure, it is advisable to take a warm shower, after which you can apply a cream that will moisturize the skin.
Reviews
- Natalya, 27 years old: “Once a week I cleanse my face with coffee and honey - a remedy accessible to anyone that easily helps remove impurities from pores, tighten the skin and replenish the lack of beneficial microelements.”
- Valentina, 29 years old: “I have long been looking for an effective way to get rid of stretch marks after pregnancy, and a friend advised me to scrub problem areas with coffee, honey and soap. I’ve been doing the procedure several times a week for 4 months now – the results are excellent. The skin tightened, stretch marks became less noticeable, and the first signs of cellulite disappeared.”
- Martha, 19 years old: “I have oily skin, and this cleanser with coffee and honey helped me get rid of oily shine, tighten pores and reduce acne.”
Regularly using a properly selected scrub to cleanse the body and face, you can independently get rid of rashes and unhealthy skin color, as well as improve blood microcirculation.
If, when performing the procedure at home, you experience pain, a burning sensation or a severe rash, get examined by a specialist who will help you choose the optimal cleaning method.
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Storage conditions and periods
It is recommended to prepare homemade peelings and masks immediately before use. This allows you to avoid overheating of the base and maintain maximum beneficial properties.
However, if you don’t have time to prepare the mixture daily, the honey and dry coffee scrub can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Honey contains a large amount of sugars, which are natural preservatives.
If moisture gets in or liquid ingredients (sour cream, juices, water-soluble vitamins, etc.) are added, the mixture quickly deteriorates. Combined scrubs cannot be stored.
How to apply coffee scrub to face and body?
Like any other scrub, coffee scrub contains abrasive particles that help remove the dead skin layer. Therefore, it cannot be used daily. The optimal frequency is up to two times a week for the face and up to three times for the body.
For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to use the scrub on clean, steamed skin so that the nutritional components penetrate as deeply as possible into the skin layers.
Apply to the face with light, gentle movements along Langer's lines (more often they are simply called massage lines). So, in addition to the action of the scrub, you can prevent stretching of thin skin and increase the speed of blood and lymph movement.
Applying coffee scrub to face
Please note that for gentle care of sensitive skin, it is better to choose softened grounds as the main ingredient for application.
