1.Coffee scrub benefits
With constant use, a coffee scrub for cellulite will significantly improve the condition of your skin. How is such a cosmetic product useful?
- Improves blood microcirculation
- Promotes the breakdown of subcutaneous fat
- Accelerates intracellular metabolism
- Helps remove harmful substances from the skin
- Increases elasticity and tone
- Restores cellular respiration
- Softens and rejuvenates the skin
- Promotes cell renewal and regeneration
Contraindications to the use of coffee facial scrubs ↑
The most important contraindication is, of course, an allergic reaction to coffee. If available, use coarse salt or sugar as an abrasive. Serious inflammatory processes on the face, purulent boils and pimples, and cancer are also considered contraindications. Believe me, a coffee scrub will not help here; you need to turn to specialists for help.
Side effects may include a reaction to any additional component used in the scrub, so always do a test on your hand. Too large particles of coffee can injure the skin and cause inflammation, which is a nuisance. Therefore, make sure that the coffee is ground finely enough so as not to scratch the delicate skin of your face.
2.Secrets of application and application
- We must apply it from the bottom up, so the lift effect will be more noticeable. By helping the blood flow from bottom to top, you further increase blood flow.
- No more than 2 times a week. Although there are reviews and evidence of effective use every day. Dermatologists constantly remind us that the skin needs time to recover. Therefore, look solely at your feelings and reactions.
- It is necessary to use the scrub before other cosmetic procedures, ointments, lotions, and depilation.
- For greater effect of the product, the skin must first be steamed.
- Necessarily! Only on damp skin. Please take this into account. Applying coffee scrub for cellulite to dry skin is strictly prohibited! Yes, and basically to no avail.
- To enhance the effect, you can use a soft brush or washcloth. Thanks to this, peeling will be more effective.
- Apply the product using massaging circular movements, and not just in a straight line. This will make it easier to remove dead particles, and the beneficial substances will penetrate deeper.
- Since coffee scrub obviously contains caffeine, it invigorates and tones the skin. Therefore, to ensure a restful and good sleep, use the product a couple of hours before bedtime.
What kind of coffee should you use for your scrub? ↑
While preparing material for this article, I discovered that women use different options. I have highlighted three:
- natural ground coffee
- instant coffee
- leftover coffee from the coffee machine
- coffee grounds or coffee grounds
What coffee is best to use to scrub such a delicate part of the body? I am inclined that a scrub made from natural freshly ground coffee will be the most useful, but the grind should be fine enough not to damage thin skin. And now I will explain why I think so.
Instant coffee is not real coffee. Unfortunately, this is a crude surrogate for coffee, just as tea bags cannot be real tea. Instant coffee contains a lot of artificially added chemicals that can harm delicate skin. So I never recommend using instant coffee not only internally, but also externally.
The remains of coffee cake from a coffee machine will also not bring anything good, since the coffee for these machines is also not entirely natural, and, besides, everything that was useful and harmful has already passed into the cup in the form of a drink. Therefore, apart from the scrubbing effect, this version of the scrub will not give anything.
Some people try to use coffee grounds after the drink itself has already been drunk. The process of preparing even high-quality natural coffee involves heating or boiling, and when heated, all the beneficial substances are transferred into the water, and the concentration in the grounds is very small. Therefore, this option is also not suitable, since it provides little benefit.
My dears, use only natural coffee for the scrub, and it will be ideal if you grind it right before the procedure. Do not buy already ground coffee in stores, as they add harmful substances. Buy only beans, maybe even green ones, and roast them at home, but you will be absolutely sure that they do not contain additional unnecessary chemicals. Take care of your face and body!
3.Precautions
- Please note that before using any of the following products, it is necessary to test for sensitivity to components and allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the area of skin near the elbow and evaluate the skin's response within 10-20 minutes. Since there are hard particles, you need to apply it to the skin moistened with water using the same massaging movements.
- Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin.
- Do not use before sunbathing. Because scrub removes the protective layer of the skin, and it will not be able to effectively resist ultraviolet radiation
- Not immediately after depilation. Also because the skin has not restored its protective functions.
- The product must be fresh! If we are talking about the fact that you prepare cosmetics at home, without preservatives from natural ingredients, it can be used immediately after production and within 7-10 days when stored in the refrigerator. If you are going to store the product, you need to wipe the inside of the storage container with an alcohol wipe before filling it.
Let's sort it out bit by bit
Initially, it is worth clarifying that coffee can bring considerable benefits to the entire body. A natural drink will normalize your mental state, improve digestion, increase physical activity on the body, and minimize stress. This product contains a lot of antioxidants that can prolong the youth of the skin and prevent it from aging quickly. In this matter, you can even compare this product with fruit, where coffee will undoubtedly win. Because of this, many girls use a wide variety of preparations using coffee. One of the most popular is coffee body scrub, which is easy to make at home.
The beauty is that this product can be used on the face, lips, and body. It will actively help fight cellulite. Therefore, it is important to get acquainted with the basic rules for using such a wonderful remedy and learn how to get maximum results with minimal investment of time and money.
4.How to make a coffee scrub for cellulite
How to make a coffee scrub specifically for cellulite? The first thing to do is decide on the basis. It can be made from ground coffee or coffee grounds . What is the difference?
It's just that ground coffee has harder and coarser particles. This foundation is suitable if you want maximum stimulation of blood circulation, maximum invigoration and revitalization of the skin.
Coffee grounds, i.e. cooked beans or cake from a coffee machine, softer and more tender compared to the previous base. The cake will have a calmer effect while the scrub effect will remain. This foundation is recommended for delicate and sensitive skin. If you mix it with coarse sea salt, the invigorating effect will be the same as that of ground coffee.
Therefore, choose a foundation that suits your skin, its preferences and your goals. Don't forget to test for allergies.
Once you have decided on the base, you need to select additional components. To do this, check out the recipes below. But in general, the preparation scheme is as follows:
- Let's take the basis
- Add dry ingredients
- Adding liquid ingredients
- Mix well
- Apply with massaging movements, using a brush/loofah for 5-10 minutes. Wash off with plain water, or you can also use a sponge/brush/washcloth.
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Tips and tricks for using coffee scrubs and masks
It is recommended to follow some rules when preparing and using anti-cellulite products based on natural coffee. These valuable tips will help you achieve the most positive results:
- for preparation, it is best to use finely or medium-ground ground coffee so as not to injure the skin;
- the use of instant coffee is unacceptable;
- using fresh coffee gives better results than using coffee grounds;
- Do not use coffee substitutes or coffee drinks;
- Before applying to the skin, it is important to test for an allergic reaction, especially if the scrub contains honey, pepper or aromatic oils;
- before using scrubs, you need to take a hot bath to steam the skin and open the pores;
- The scrub should be applied with gentle massage movements for 5–10 minutes, without stretching the skin;
- It is better to prepare the scrub in quantities sufficient for one use in order to preserve its beneficial properties to the maximum.
5.Recipes
The coffee scrub recipe is quite simple. Below we have collected more than 20 recipes for every taste and for every skin type. So choose for yourself!
5.1 With olive oil
- Coffee(1/2 cup)
- Coarse salt (1/2 cup)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
Salt can be sea or rock. You can mix the solids first and then add the oil. The composition scrubs the skin well, the oil nourishes and moisturizes.
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5.2 With cinnamon
- Ground cinnamon – 0.5 tsp.
- Coffee cake – 2 tbsp.
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
- Sugar – 0.5 tsp.
- Salt – 0.5 tsp.
Excellent composition for renewing and nourishing the skin. Mix everything and can be used immediately.
5.3 Coffee body scrub for cellulite with coconut oil
- ground coffee - 3 tbsp.
- coconut oil – 6 tbsp.
- sea salt – 3 tbsp.
- brown sugar – 3 tbsp.
You can also grind salt and sugar in a coffee grinder to create particles of the desired size. This coffee scrub for cellulite is a powerful remedy. Coconut oil must be melted in a water bath or in the microwave.
5.4 Coffee and honey body scrub
- Ground coffee – 1/4 cup
- Honey – 6 tbsp.
- Sugar – 3 tbsp.
If the honey is candied, it can be heated in a water bath. This scrub will help stimulate your skin, remove dead particles and invigorate.
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5.5 The simplest
- Ground coffee – 1/2 cup
- Coarse salt (sea/rock) – 1/2 cup
- Mineral water – 1/4 cup
Here it is more advantageous to first mix the solid ingredients, then add water. The solution must be fresh.
5.6 Gentle body scrub for cellulite
- ground coffee or grounds – 1/2 cup
- yogurt – 1/2 cup
Mix everything and you can use it. Don't forget to steam your skin first.
5.7 With shower gel
- Ground coffee – 1/2 cup
- Your shower gel – 1/2 cup
By mixing coffee with shower gel, you get a convenient and effective remedy against cellulite.
5.8 Hot coffee scrub for cellulite
- Grounds – 1 cup
- Pepper tincture – 1/4 cup
- Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
This recipe requires more time. Fill the thicket with tincture, place it in a dark place and wait for at least 12 hours. Then add oil and mix well. Apply this coffee cellulite scrub with caution and rub it into your skin for no more than 10 minutes. Then you need to thoroughly rinse the mixture with warm water. If during the procedure you experience a burning sensation or other unpleasant sensations, wash it off without hesitation. At the same time, the product accelerates blood flow well and helps enrich the skin with oxygen.
5.9 With hot pepper
- Ground coffee – 1/4 cup
- Water or shower gel – 2 tbsp.
- Fresh hot pepper medium size – 1 pc.
Grind the pepper with a blender or finely chop and mash with a masher to release as much juice as possible. Add the remaining components and you are ready to use. It is important that when using this product there are no wounds, scratches or cracks on the skin. Also be careful with the pepper and don't rub your eyes while cooking.
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5.10 Fragrant with oatmeal
- Oatmeal – 1/2 cup
- Ground coffee – 1/4 cup
- Sea salt – 2 tsp.
- 5-6 drops orange essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops cinnamon essential oil
Pour the oatmeal with hot, but not boiling, water. Wait 15 minutes. Add coffee, salt and essential oils, mix everything and use. Make sure the product is not hot before applying.
5.11 Coffee grounds scrub for cellulite with clay
- Black clay – 1/4 cup
- Coffee grounds – 1/4 cup
Dilute the clay with water, approximately in a ratio of 1:1 to the consistency of sour cream, add coffee. Everything is good to move.
5.12 With coconut flakes
- ground coffee – 1/4 cup
- coconut flakes - 1/4 cup
- coconut oil 1/4 cup
- essential oil – up to 20 drops
Coconut oil may be hard, in which case it needs to be melted. Once mixed, this coffee cellulite scrub is ready to use immediately.
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5.13 Berry
- Coffee – 1/2 cup
- Fresh raspberries – 1/2 cup
Mash the berries with a masher, add coffee. Raspberry seeds have quite delicate edges and to achieve a greater effect it is better to use ground coffee. You can also add 20 drops of any essential oil for deeper penetration of beneficial products.
5.14 With honey
- Coffee – 1/4 cup
- Honey – 6 tbsp.
- Water – 3-4 tbsp.
Liquid honey is required. First mix coffee and honey, add a little water if the mixture is too thick. What to use, ground coffee or grounds, decide for yourself based on your skin preferences. It is also important to check whether you are allergic to honey when applied externally.
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5.15 Scrub from coffee beans for cellulite with zest
- Coffee grounds – 1/4 cup
- Zest of 1 orange
- Shower gel – 1/4 cup
Grind the zest in a coffee grinder, add coffee and shower gel. You can also add essential oil.
5.16 With bran
- Coffee – 1/4 cup
- Oat bran – 1/4 cup
- Cream – 1/8 cup
- Honey – 1/8 cup
You can do without honey in this recipe, then the amount of cream must be doubled.
5.17 With almonds
- Handful of almonds
- Coffee – 1/4 cup
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Black pepper essential oil – 20 drops
Almonds must be ground in a coffee grinder. Olive oil can be replaced with honey.
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5.18 With soda
- Coffee – 1/4 cup
- Soda – 1/4 cup
Mix these ingredients and apply to damp skin, applying water if necessary, avoiding scrubbing dry skin. After use, it is necessary to moisturize the skin with lotion or body milk.
5.19 With sand
- Coffee cake/grounds – 1/4 cup
- River sand – 1/8 cup
- Shower gel – 1/8 cup
Start massaging in circular motions, adding water if necessary. You can also use a brush or washcloth. Coffee scrub for cellulite with sand is quite specific, but at the same time shows high efficiency!
5.20 With mustard
- Dry mustard – 4 tbsp.
- Ground coffee – 4 tbsp.
We dilute the mustard with water to the consistency of sour cream. This is approximately 1:1. Add coffee, the scrub is ready!
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5.21 With rice
- Rice – 4 tbsp.
- Coffee grounds – 4 tbsp.
- Kefir – 4 tbsp.
Grind the rice in a coffee grinder, not quite into dust, but quite finely. Add kefir and coffee and mix.
5.22 With cognac
- Coffee grounds – 1/4 cup
- Cognac – 2-3 tbsp.
- Essential oil – 10 drops
Add cognac to the cooled grounds and leave for a couple of hours. Then add essential oil and you can use it. Remember to only apply the scrub to damp skin.
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5.23 Coffee scrub for cellulite with algae
- Dry crushed seaweed - 4 tbsp.
- Coffee – 4 tbsp.
- Salt – 4 tbsp.
- Olive oil – 4 tbsp.
Mix everything and apply in circular movements.
5.24 With chocolate
- Dark chocolate – 1/4 bar
- Coffee cake/grounds – 6 tbsp.
Melt the chocolate in a water bath, add coffee to it. Mix well. You can also add olive oil, coconut oil or any other oil to this composition. At the same time, increase the amount of coffee slightly so that the consistency is convenient for application.
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Making a coffee scrub for facial skin care
A coffee face scrub can be easily prepared with a minimum amount of ingredients. You can use pure coffee that has been prepared in an oriental manner. It will be applied with fairly gentle movements in a circle over the entire skin of the face, but you should avoid the area around the eyes, since the skin here is very delicate. A small massage will help cleanse the skin of dead dead cells, and will also provide certain improvements in blood circulation and even out the tone of the face.
A good remedy would be a coffee-apple scrub. In this case, mix 1 tablespoon of coffee and an apple that has been finely grated. The pulp will be applied to the face and décolleté, and it is necessary to apply it with very gentle movements. After scrubbing, leave this product on your face for 10 minutes.
If you have dry or combination skin that often flakes, you can make a scrub from carrots and coffee. Here you just need to take one tablespoon of coffee and add carrot juice. You can add a little avocado oil. The mixture will be applied to the face with light massaging movements, after which it must be left on the face for 20 minutes and, after that, a light massage is carried out again, and then rinsed off. But here it is very important to wash off the product with a herbal decoction. It will also have a good effect if you sell your face afterwards with cool lotion.
For oily skin, a recipe that uses one teaspoon of coffee and a small piece of yeast is suitable. All this will be diluted with water until it becomes a fairly thick sour cream. You must first cleanse the skin, and after washing, apply the scrub all over your face in a circular motion. In areas where there are special problems, treatment can be carried out more thoroughly. It is important that this recipe can be used literally every two to three days.
The big plus is that coffee face scrub at home has a considerable number of positive reviews that indicate the effectiveness of its use. So it makes sense to try such a miracle cure.
How often to scrub and how to store the finished scrub? ↑
Cosmetologists do not recommend using a scrub more than twice a week. I believe that once every 2 weeks is enough to keep the skin healthy. If you do it more often, serious trauma to the surface layers of the skin occurs and don’t expect anything good from it. In this case, more is the enemy of good.
The finished scrub should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 weeks. Some recommend up to a month, but I am still inclined that this is a lot and during this time not only will there be no useful substances left in the homemade scrub, but also harmful bacteria will appear that can get into microscratches and cause inflammation during the next procedure. I always try to make it fresh, it’s much more effective and flavorful!