Along with excess weight, one of the problems of modern women and girls is cellulite. To combat “orange peel”, a wide variety of creams, masks, wraps, and salon procedures are used. Some remedies are ineffective, others are not affordable for everyone. But there is one product that will help get rid of cellulite and restore the smoothness and elasticity of the skin. And this is ordinary ground coffee. Based on it, adding various components, you can prepare scrubs and masks for skin care at home. The results from using such products will pleasantly surprise and delight you.
Why you should try Vietnamese coffee scrub
Vietnamese coffee is famous throughout the world for its unique technology of obtaining delicious coffee blends through masterful roasting. And to achieve traditionally Vietnamese original tastes, exclusively natural additives are also used - coconut oil, cane sugar, natural vanilla, cinnamon... So, using Vietnamese coffee cake in traditional Vietnamese roasting as a coffee scrub, you get a ready-made scrub. The skin after it is soft due to the abrasive effect of particles of coffee beans, nourished thanks to the natural ingredients added at the roasting stage - coconut oil, cocoa and other ingredients. Face scrub from Vietnam is your favorite Vietnamese coffee left over after preparation =)
Benefits of coffee scrub
If you regularly exfoliate your skin with a scrub, it becomes healthier, better resists external aggressive influences and becomes more susceptible to skincare products.
The caffeine contained in coffee scrubs increases blood flow, reduces the appearance of cellulite and gives the skin a more even tone and unmatched coffee aroma. A coffee face scrub made from finely ground coffee will get rid of blackheads and flaking skin.
Additional natural ingredients available to everyone can enhance the benefits of a coffee scrub. Let's talk about simple coffee scrub recipes.
Homemade coffee scrub recipe
We will tell you how to make a homemade scrub for your face and body from coffee using the example of simple coffee scrub recipes.
Coffee and coconut oil scrub
The recipe for a natural coffee-coconut scrub at home is simple. Ingredients for making a scrub at home:
1 cup coffee grounds
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup liquid honey
1 cup unrefined coconut oil
Melt coconut oil and mix with all ingredients.
Coconut oil is excellent for softening and nourishing the skin, can slow down the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin, and also helps prevent premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its well-known antioxidant properties, and also has healing and moisturizing properties due to its lauric acid content. It is believed that coconut oil relaxes the mind and body. You can learn more about the beneficial properties of coconut oil and the features of its use in the article “How to use coconut oil.”
Sugar contains glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that is critical to maintaining healthy skin. Natural glycolic acid contained in sugar not only improves the condition and moisturizes the skin, but also protects it from aggressive toxins.
Honey is amazingly beneficial for immunity and skin nutrition. It regulates pH levels, softens the skin, slows down the formation of wrinkles and relieves inflammation.
Ice Coffee Coconut Scrub
If you want to give your skin freshness, remove dark circles under the eyes and increase skin elasticity, then an ice scrub for the face is what you need.
To prepare an ice refreshing scrub you will need:
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup dry coffee grounds
That's all! Simply mix softened unrefined coconut oil with ground coffee, place in silicone ice cube trays, and place in the freezer.
How to use ice scrub
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Remove the coffee coconut ice scrub cubes before use. Rub your face or other problem areas with coffee-coconut cubes. This is a very effective scrub for wrinkles, swelling and orange peel. After completing the procedure, rinse off the remaining scrub with warm water and finish the procedure by washing with cool water.
Coffee-salt scrub
Anti-cellulite salt scrub with coffee is effective for any unevenness and fat deposits. Thanks to its warming effect and the ability to remove excess salt water, it holds the record for the visible reduction of skin unevenness and extra centimeters.
Coffee scrub recipe with salt:
1 ½ cups coarse sea salt
1 cup dry coffee grounds
1 cup coconut oil
5-15 drops of essential oils (optional – orange, lemon, grapefruit)
The skin becomes not only clean, but also velvety. Salt and coffee help in the fight against cellulite, stretch marks, and burn excess fat deposits.
Coffee and coconut cream scrub
Scrub with coconut cream has comedogenic properties. To prepare a nourishing scrub to even out skin color you will need:
1 tbsp. dry coconut cream
2 tablespoons oil base (unrefined coconut oil or almond oil)
1 tablespoon dry coffee grounds
Mix all ingredients, apply 1-2 times a week. Apply the coconut cream and coffee scrub in a circular motion and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and pat skin dry with a soft towel. If using a coffee cream body scrub, increase the amount of ingredients by 4-6 times.
Coffee-chocolate scrub
A homemade coffee scrub with chocolate is a real SPA for your skin! You will need:
6 tablespoons of coffee grounds;
2 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder without additives;
2 tablespoons macadamia oil or unrefined coconut oil;
grated zest of one medium orange or 3-4 drops of essential orange oil;
Mix all ingredients, cool. Apply to clean skin with circular massaging movements 1-2 times a week.
Both coffee and cocoa contain antioxidants that help fight signs of aging. Coffee has anti-inflammatory properties that relieve skin inflammation, reduce dark circles under the eyes and the adverse effects of ultraviolet rays. Cocoa contains omega-6 fatty acids, which help heal wounds and lighten scars, maintain skin elasticity by providing hydration and increased blood flow. Macadamia oil is the closest match to the natural sebum in our skin, it repairs skin cells and hydrates the skin without causing breakouts. Orange tightens the skin and refreshes it. And the light chocolate-coffee aroma will stay with you for a very long time.
How else can men use coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds can replace many synthetic components used by men for hygiene and save a lot of money.
Hand cleansing paste with coffee grounds
Hand cleansing paste with abrasive is used by men to remove stubborn stains - tar, oil products, paints, soot, metal or cement dust and others. Due to the abrasive properties of coffee grounds, they can 100% replace synthetic pastes. In addition, coffee perfectly removes any odors. Having a jar of coffee grounds on hand will keep your hands clean, well-groomed and without any extra financial or time costs.
Coffee cake for foot odor
When using a coffee-salt scrub for your feet, you can significantly reduce sweating and get rid of the unpleasant odor in your shoes. In addition, you can stock up on fabric bags with dried coffee grounds - this will rid your shoes of moisture and unpleasant odor.
What do the reviews say?
For the most part they are positive. Users usually report slight redness after using the scrub, but it soon goes away and is most likely due to the action of the active ingredients. A light massage using a special brush has proven itself to be excellent. After scrubbing, the skin immediately looks well-groomed, becomes soft and smooth.
If, in addition to the scrub, you regularly exercise and eat right, you can quickly get rid of extra pounds. After just a few months of regular procedures, a lasting effect can be observed. But do not forget that after an active course the body needs rest!
How to properly apply coffee scrub
Apply the coffee scrub to the body on clean skin using circular massaging movements. It is better to use a coffee scrub in the shower or bath, because particles of coffee grounds do not dissolve, so excess may fall off during a home spa treatment.
Apply coffee body scrub starting from your feet, rubbing in circular movements. Pay special attention to problem areas. After completing the application of the scrub, you can leave the scrub for 5-15 minutes or rinse off immediately after application. This way you can independently regulate the intensity and depth of the coffee scrub. Then rinse off the scrub.
Coffee scrub for oily skin can be washed off with your usual soap or shower gel. It is recommended to use the scrub regularly - from one to three times a week. Exfoliating
the effect of coffee cake, coupled with the beneficial properties of caffeine for skin health, will make your skin radiant and toned, imperfections will disappear, and skin turgor will increase.
You can use coffee grounds left over after preparing coffee as a coffee scrub. By adding additional natural ingredients, you can get more effective home cosmetics. Let's talk about simple and very effective recipes for coffee scrub at home.
Application technique
Even cosmetics prepared according to all the rules will not work fully if mistakes are made in its application. Before applying the scrub, you should always wash off all impurities from the skin. Use milk, foam or toner to remove makeup. Massage your body with coffee and honey.
If you have sensitive skin, it is not recommended to scrub your skin vigorously with the scrub and leave it on for a long time. The anti-cellulite program, on the contrary, involves vigorous impact on problem areas to increase blood flow.
To improve the effect after scrubbing, it is recommended to steam the skin
Before doing procedures with cosmetics made from honey and coffee with orange peel, a sauna or warm bath is recommended, this will give a better effect. Correctly calculate the intensity of the impact, focus on your feelings. You should not feel pain or discomfort, otherwise after the procedure the skin will become excessively red, and there may even be small wounds and scratches on it. Rub the scrub in for a few minutes, but don't wash it off right away. To achieve maximum anti-cellulite effect, wait a little until the composition is absorbed. After using the product, take a contrast shower and apply the cream.
Body cosmetics need to be used more often than face products. You will have to try hard to remove the orange peel. It is recommended to use the scrub twice a week. You should not increase the frequency of procedures, otherwise irritation may occur.
Benefits of Coffee Scrub
- Naturalness – coffee scrub is created by nature itself.
- Safety - coffee cake does not contain additives; harm from a coffee scrub can only be caused by exceeding the recommended frequency of use or individual intolerance.
- Savings - when you drink a cup of coffee, you get a natural coffee scrub for free! Don't throw away the leftover coffee cake; use it as a natural exfoliating body scrub or to remove dirt from your hands.
- Versatility - coffee scrub is suitable for men, women and children. It has virtually no contraindications, with the exception of individual hypersensitivity.
Contraindications
Before scrubbing, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications for this procedure.
- Allergy to coffee or bee products. Do not use if you are or are likely to be allergic to the ingredients.
- Too sensitive skin. Do not use strong cleansers for this skin type.
- Closely located capillaries. Scrub particles can damage capillaries and cause bruising.
- Presence of wounds and scratches on the skin. It is better to wait until all the damage has healed so as not to damage the skin.
- Various skin diseases. It is best to consult with an experienced cosmetologist before use, who will make sure that this product is suitable for you, or will select another method for cleansing your skin.
How to enhance the effect of a coffee scrub
Scrubbing is a good preparatory step before deeply moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Complement your home spa with a scrub, natural face masks or anti-cellulite massage cream, and the effect will surprise even skeptics who prefer synthetic cosmetics due to their mythical accelerated results. Using cosmetics made from natural ingredients is not only affordable, but also forward-thinking. The effect of it lasts for a long time, and with regular use it has a cumulative property.
Get the maximum taste and benefit from your favorite drink without spending extra money.
Causes of cellulite
Excess weight is a common, but not the only cause of cellulite formations. The influence of the following factors is important:
- postpartum period;
- hormonal changes and body changes;
- bad habits;
- quick snacks with a bun, pizza, hamburger, sweets, etc.;
- lack of a constant diet;
- overeating at night;
- passive lifestyle;
- stressful situations;
- weight changes;
- fatigue;
- diseases of the thyroid gland, or gynecological, associated with changes in the hormone estrogen and disruption of the ovaries;
- changes in protein levels in the blood.
