Home-made scrub from coffee - recipes for scrubs

At present, many self-make a variety of scrubs for the face and body. Homemade scrub turns out to be much cheaper than usual not only due to cheap ingredients, but also due to the fact that you can use already used products to make a mixture. As an ideal example, take coffee grounds. Most women who have learned that the remnants of brewed ground coffee can be used with the benefit of the body, making a home-made scrub from coffee, immediately seek to find out the recipe for making such a scrub.

About the irreplaceable properties of

What is so useful for scrub from ground coffee? At the very beginning, we can not help but mention the inimitable effect that the long-suffering skin of a resident of our planet receives. The main constituent of coffee is caffeine. In addition, the drink contains a large number of antioxidants, polyphenols and vitamins, which in the complex is very beneficial for the appearance of the skin.

are used. The main advantages and positive effects of the coffee-containing mixture:

• , the contact of such a scrub with the skin has a positive effect on the production of collagen and elastin in tissues;
• caffeine tones up the skin;
• exerts a protective effect against the adverse effects of the environment, destroys various kinds of bacteria;
• stimulates metabolism in cells, resulting in burning fat deposits;
• coffee scrub enhances microcirculation;
• carotenoids, included in the composition, fight with an unnatural complexion and significantly reduce the risk of cancer( malignant tumor);
• has a positive effect on the production of enzymes that can reduce the cholesterol in the blood;
• promotes the normalization of fluid balance in cells;
• improves the speed of movement of lymph, which in turn helps moisturize the skin, eliminate swelling, give the tissues elasticity;
• antioxidants, included in the composition, smooth the surface of the skin, effectively fight wrinkles, give the skin softness and silky smoothness. After a few procedures, the skin becomes soft, like that of a baby;
• such a mixture is capable of removing a lot of toxins and chemically active elements from the body;
• absolute harmlessness and safety for the body. Its use is permitted even during pregnancy in order to maintain the skin and body in tone.

Cooking options and application area

For the preparation of any coffee mask requires a natural coffee - coffee grounds or ground grain.

Dry, normal and combination skin can be pleased with the following mixture: an equal amount of coffee grounds should be mixed with fatty cottage cheese, apply the resulting gruel to the skin and gently massage the face for 1-2 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water no earlier than 10 minutes.

It is good to clean dry skin and relieve it of peeling can the following sequence of actions:

• It is necessary to thoroughly mix in the necessary proportion such ingredients as coffee grounds, a small pinch of salt and cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
• The resulting mass should be evenly distributed on the skin with the help of light massage movements.
• Wash off after 10 minutes with warm water.

Knowing the next recipe is simply necessary, because the product obtained can almost immediately improve the appearance and give the skin freshness. Ingredients: coffee grounds( slightly moist) + 2 teaspoons of carefully ground walnuts should be well mixed, then applied to the skin with patting movements and left for 15 minutes. Use cold water for rinsing.

Dry and normal skin can be improved by applying the following home prescription: ground coffee( 1/2 tablespoon), sour cream( same amount), olive oil( 1 teaspoon).The resulting mass should be applied to the face for 10 minutes, not less, after which it should be washed off with cool water.

For oily skin, it is better to use such a mask: ground coffee( 1/2 tablespoon), kefir, whey or curdled milk( 2 tablespoons).This composition is also applied for 10 minutes, and then washed off with cool water.

By the way, it is very good to wipe your face with cold strong coffee, diluted with squash juice.

In addition, natural ground coffee can give a person a tint of sunburn. A small amount of ground coffee beans should be diluted with boiled water until a thick mass is obtained. The resulting mask should be applied to the skin and left for 10 minutes.

You can prepare a body scrub that has anti-cellulite properties, as you can see in the video:

Currently, there are a huge number of recipes for the preparation of scrubs, which are based on coffee. Most of them are very affordable and easy to prepare, so you can use coffee scrub every day. For example, the following is very simple and effective at the same time: an equal amount of ground coffee( preferably unroasted) and salt should be mixed with a small amount of olive oil.
It is recommended to take a hot bath before applying this scrub. Simply applying a coffee scrub to the steamed skin allows a much better result. After a few procedures, you will notice that the skin has become much softer and more taut.

Even greater simplicity is characteristic for the next coffee scrub( by the way, they can be used every day): Ground coffee is simply mixed with any shower gel. And during the adoption of water procedures, massage of problem areas is performed. In just a few weeks, cellulite and stretch marks will become less noticeable.

About the correct use of the scrub

To avoid irritation, micro-trauma, burning and other unpleasant effects on the skin, remember the following simple rules for using such a magnificent and indispensable tool as a coffee scrub:

1. Before applying such a scrub to skincover, you need to take care of its thorough cleansing. If it comes to the face, remove makeup and remove all cosmetics.
2. To achieve maximum effect, the skin should be well roasted.
3. Special attention should be paid to areas with rough skin: knees, elbows, feet.
4. When applying scrub to the skin, strong pressure should be avoided - this can lead to injury. In each movement, smoothness and caution must be observed. Trust your feelings.
5. When applying a coffee scrub, avoid areas with damaged skin.
6. Remember that dry skin can withstand the use of scrubs no more than once in 10 days, and fat requires much more frequent use - at least 2 times a week.
7. If after application of the product on the skin a feeling of dryness and tightness appeared, it is better to pay attention to other recipes.

After the procedure, you should soothe the skin with a nourishing cream or a nourishing mask.

Video

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