The first and beautiful thing we do in the morning is taking hot cup of coffee, smells nice. The aroma and taste in coffee gives a kick start for your day.
You know what is the beautiful thing in the world ? Nature. Nature is the gift to humans, where everything is used. Each and every ingredient can be wisely used for beauty, health and cooking. Like all other products, coffee is the one which can be used as health drink and as also as beauty hacks, for skin, hair and beauty.
Coffee contains antioxidants, which improves your health, fights depression, lowers cholesterol levels, improves energy.
Find out the some of the coffee hacks for skin, hair, beauty and health.
In the recent times, coffee is been added in many cosmetics as key ingredient for skin, hair, acne, etc., Coffee masks removes dead skin cells, nourishes skin, gives a glowing and radiant skin. It protects from sun burn, sun tan and UV rays and restores skin from damage.
Note : Before applying coffee mask and scrub on skin, face or hair, wash and cleanse properly.
Coffee mask and scrub for glowing skin :
Ingredients :
- Coffee powder/coffee beans : 1/2 tsp.
- Coconut oil : 1/2 tsp.
Prep time : 5 mins
How to apply :
- Take coconut oil and instant coffee or coffee bean powder in a bowl.
- Mix it well and apply on the face in circular motions.
- Do not apply near eyes, in the nose and mouth.
- Leave it for 30- 1hr.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Coffee benefits to skin :
Coffee increases the blood flow to the face, collagen production and elasticity of skin. It is anti-aging agent, which minimizes wrinkles and retains moisture in the skin.
Note : This can be applied twice a week.
Coffee as exfoliating agent :
Ingredients :
- Coffee : 1 cup.
- Virgin olive oil : 2 tbsp.
- Sea salt : 1/2 tsp.
Prep time : 10 mins.
How to apply :
- Take coffee powder, add 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Mix it well with 1/2 tsp of sea salt.
- Stand on a cloth or newspaper.
- Rub it all over the body and face.
- Leave it for 5 mins.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Coffee for exfoliate :
Coffee grounds acts as exfoliant which removes dead skin cells, rough, patchy skin and gives smooth and refreshed skin.
Coffee for dark circles and puffy eyes :
Ingredients:
- Coffee : 1/2 tsp.
- Coconut oil : 1/2 tsp.
- Black pepper : pinch of.
Prep time : 5 mins.
How to apply :
- Take coffee, coconut oil and pinch of black pepper.
- Add some water to make waste.
- Take the paste in the palms and start applying under eyes.
- Leave it for 15 mins.
- Take a cotton cloth or ball and gently wipe it off.
How it works ?
The caffeine in coffee acts as an inflammatory, which reduces swelling under eyes. It reduces puffiness and dark circles by constricting the blood vessels under eyes and gives even skin tone.
Colors hair :
Ingredients :
- Coffee powder : 2 cups.
How to apply :
- Prepare 2 cups of strong coffee.
- prepare in required quantity so that your hair is extracting enough of coffee.
- Let it cool or light warm.
- Pour the coffee in a container so that your hair is getting all of it.
- Add little water in it.
- Slowly with the help of small cup pour the coffee on the hair.
- Make sure that, entire hair is saturated with coffee.
- Tie up the hair for 20 mins Rinse off with lukewarm water.
What happens?
Coffee gives the natural color without dying. No need of any harsh chemicals just 2 cups of coffee is enough as natural hair dyier.
Note : For effective color to hair apply this concoction once a week.
Reduces the appearance of cellulite:
Ingredients :
- Coffee : 1/4 cup
- Virgin olive oil : 2 tbsp
- Hot water : 2 tbsp
Prep time : 10 mins
How to apply :
- Take 1/4 cup of ground coffee and mix it with 2 tbsp of hot water.
- Add 2 tbsp of virgin oil Clean the cellulite area and apply in circular motion.
- Leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash the area with water or clean it with cotton cloth.
- Moisturize it after pat dry.
How it works :
Coffee is an anti-cellulite agent, the caffeine in coffee dilates blood vessels, improves blood circulation, tightens tissues, removes body toxins and reduces water retention.
Hair scrub :
Ingredients:
- Coffee :2 tsp
- Honey : 1 tsp
- Olive oil : 2 tsp
Prep time : 10 mins
How to apply :
- Add all the 3 ingredients coffee, honey and olive oil.
- Wet the hair and apply the paste on the scalp and strands.
- Massage it in circular motion for 60 secs.
- Leave it 5 mins.
- Wash off with shampoo and conditioner.
Why to apply :
By applying the coffee scrub to hair, the caffeine in coffee makes hair softer, shinier and promotes hair growth.
Hair Scalp exfoliation :
Gently massage the coffee scrub on the hair scalp for 15 mins. Wash off with mild shampoo
What happens ?
With regular use of coffee, scalp gets exfoliated, enhances hair growth and reduces hair fall.
Bottom line : Coffee is the one ingredients which is available in kitchen 24×7. So, avail its uses to the fullest and make your hair shinier, silky and natural glowing face.
