Coffee peeling continues to be one of the most popular scrubs. And this is very correct, the soft particles of ground coffee do not injure the skin and clean it well. Body peeling is not just necessary, but necessary for all women after 35, it is an effective way against keratomas, lumps on gray, brown and light brown skin.
The first reason why keratomas occur is poor exfoliation of old cells, which on young skin are quickly washed away, and on older skin they form compactions, which lead to the appearance of keratomas. Our author Katerina has prepared 10 proven coffee peelings for the face and body that are easy to do at home.
The essence of peeling
To prepare peeling, coffee grounds are supplemented with various components depending on the type of skin and area of use (body/face).
Important! Only natural coffee contains nutrients.
The resulting mixture is applied with rubbing, massaging movements. It effectively exfoliates dead cells, tones the skin and saturates it with beneficial acids.
Recommendations
Frequency depending on skin type:
- For dry skin - once a week.
- For oily people - 2 times a week.
You should completely avoid the procedure if your skin is too sensitive, otherwise you may injure it.
Indications for use
The main purposes of peeling are:
- renewal and improvement of skin tone;
- removing a layer of dead cells;
- slowing down aging.
The procedure is recommended for women over 25 years of age.
Is it carried out in the salon?
When carrying out the procedure in the salon, special equipment and professional cosmetics are used.
This allows you to achieve better results and keep them longer compared to home cleansing.
Many cosmetologists prefer Mediderma products. Coffee peeling from the specified manufacturer gently and delicately cleanses the skin and helps achieve maximum effect.
The average cost of the service is 1500-2000 rubles. It is recommended to undergo several sessions (6-8) at intervals of 4-6 months.
Benefits of exfoliation
The main purpose of exfoliation is to weaken the connection between dead cells and then remove them.
At the same time, during the session it is recommended to moisturize, tone or nourish the skin, since the epidermis at this time is ready to absorb biologically active substances.
Coffee beans contain:
- caffeine, which activates metabolic processes and increases skin elasticity;
- chlorogenic acid, due to which the peeling process is possible, not scrubbing. It loosens the top layer of skin, freeing it from dead particles.
This substance is a powerful antioxidant that restores youth and beauty of the face at the cellular level.
- trigonelline, responsible for regeneration and cell renewal.
When fried, trigonelline decomposes to form nicotinic acid (vitamin PP), which restores the oval of the face (lifting effect) and relieves puffiness by activating blood flow.
Coffee peeling can be done in three ways:
- powder obtained from green grains for intensive facial rejuvenation due to the high content of trigonelline;
- ground roasted coffee - to tone the skin, remove acne, blackheads, normalize sebum secretion;
- coffee grounds for delicate exfoliation and toning. This method is especially suitable for those with dry, sensitive skin and is useful for rosacea.
Each of the three exfoliation methods is superficial, i.e. during the session only the upper layer of the epidermis is exfoliated.
Recipes
The simplest and most universal recipe for normal and combination skin:
- The coffee is poured with water and the slurry is separated;
- Mix in equal proportions with fermented milk product (ryazhenka or yogurt);
- The resulting composition is applied to the face with massaging movements;
- Then wash off with warm water.
You can add 1 teaspoon of honey to the prepared mixture (if you are not allergic) - it will better nourish the epidermis and give it a healthy and well-groomed appearance.
To cleanse your face, it is better to use fresh, finely ground coffee; it has a more delicate effect. Coarse grinding is used to exfoliate the body.
For problem skin
- Finely ground coffee is poured with hot water and the grounds are separated.
- Add 5 mg of table salt (fine) and 5 ml of any washing gel to the mixture.
- Apply the product with massaging movements and wash off after 15 minutes.
This peeling dries out pimples and makes them less noticeable.
Against dryness
First option:
- Freshly ground coffee is poured with boiled hot water and the grounds are separated. The mass should have normal thickness and not run off the face.
- 1 tbsp of the mixture is mixed with 2 tbsp of thick sour cream and distributed over the face with massaging movements.
- Leave for 2-3 minutes, rinse with warm water.
A moisturizing and nourishing effect occurs if you add a spoonful of olive, almond, flaxseed or corn oil to the composition.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Unrefined sunflower oil has a similar effect as a source of antioxidants.
Second option:
- Good finely ground coffee is brewed with boiling water in a ratio of 40 g/100 ml and the grounds are separated.
- Then it is mixed with 2 tablespoons of fat sour cream and a few drops of rosewood extract.
- The scrub is rubbed into clean and steamed skin with light massaging movements, left for a short time and rinsed off.
- After the procedure, apply a moisturizer.
Anti-shine
Oily skin is more likely to develop acne and inflammation, so it needs constant care. Coffee peeling gently cleanses and removes shine.
First option:
- 1 tbsp of grounds from brewed freshly ground coffee is mixed with 2 tbsp of low-fat sour cream or yogurt.
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey and blue clay (it draws out toxins and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands).
- Leave the mask on for a few minutes, then rinse off with warm water and apply regular skin care cream to your face.
Second option:
- 30 g of finely ground coffee is poured with hot boiling water.
- While it is brewing, beat one egg white and mix it with the grounds.
- Add 1 tsp of honey and low-fat kefir.
- The mixture is rubbed into the skin with massaging movements. Then wash off with warm water.
- Next, it is better to wipe your face with an ice cube. The final step is to apply a cream suitable for your skin type.
With a lifting effect
For aging skin, a simple recipe is suitable that guarantees a lifting effect.
- Coffee grounds (25 g) are mixed with 1 teaspoon of linseed oil.
- Add 1 tbsp of powdered kelp and a couple of crushed aloe leaves to the resulting mixture.
- Traditionally, peeling is done on steamed skin. The mixture is rubbed in for 7-8 minutes with massaging movements.
- Afterwards, wash your face with warm water and dry it with a napkin.
- Then an anti-aging cream is applied.
For body
Peeling can be done not only to cleanse the face, but also to transform the body. Let's consider several interesting options.
- For the lazy . Apply coffee grounds to the steamed skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and take a contrast shower (this will help consolidate the effect). After the procedure, use cream/lotion.
- Anti-cellulite . Melt the honey in a water bath and mix it with coarsely ground coffee. Then add a couple of drops of essential or orange oil and a teaspoon of olive oil. The mixture is rubbed into problem areas until they turn red. For greater effect, you can wrap your legs with cling film. This wrap is kept for 1.5-2 hours. Then rinse everything off with warm water and moisturize with cream or body lotion.
- For the perfect tan . You can prepare your skin for an even tan with coffee peeling. To do this you will need 50 g of freshly ground coffee, 2 tbsp each of sugar and salt, 7 drops of patchouli oil and 3 tbsp of liquid honey. The ingredients are mixed, the mixture is applied to the body with massaging movements for 4-5 minutes. The composition is left for 5 minutes and washed off with shower gel. The effect is secured by applying lotion.
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.
Safety regulations
In order not to harm and maintain the integrity of the skin during the home procedure, you should follow some rules:
- use only good bean coffee;
- First, it is better to make sure that there is no allergy to the components of the composition (to do this, apply a little mixture to your hand and wait a few minutes. If no changes are observed on the skin, you can apply;
- Before peeling, remove cosmetics, steam and moisturize the skin;
- The mixture is applied with massaging movements: in the face area they should be delicate, in areas of cellulite on the body - intense;
- wash off with warm boiled water, preferably with a decoction of herbs with a healing effect;
- the result is secured with a standard care cream, which is selected for your skin type.
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.
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Helpful cooking tips
To prepare an anti-cellulite scrub, homemade recipes, as a rule, include only natural coffee; instant coffee is not at all suitable for this case.
- You can use both coffee grounds and ground natural coffee.
- Green coffee is the most effective remedy for cellulite because it contains the highest caffeine content.
- It is better to use a fine grind, as coarse grinding can damage your skin.
- Anti-cellulite coffee scrub is best used several times in one week, and it is better to use anti-cellulite hot scrub only once - reviews after its use show that this is the most optimal.
One way or another, using a coffee scrub constantly, you will certainly see the effect. Every day your skin will become smoother, and you will become more and more confident in yourself and the beauty of your body!
Contraindications
- Skin diseases, especially in the acute stage;
- Various damage to the epidermis: cuts, abrasions, burns, etc.;
- Allergic reaction to the components of the composition;
- Infectious and viral diseases.
The listed phenomena can cause serious negative consequences: spread of infection, severe redness and irritation in the affected area.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
The use of coffee peeling is not recommended for sensitive skin, since any irritant leads to damage to the entire depth of the epidermis. As a result, additional cosmetic defects may appear.
Reviews
Elina: “Good cosmetics cost a lot, and not everyone can afford expensive beauty products. But you can always use folk recipes, which are no worse than store-bought products. I discovered coffee scrub for myself. This is an excellent remedy that helps get rid of many problems. I drink coffee regularly and use the grounds for beauty purposes. Moreover, I scrub everything with the grounds: body, face, head. I'm pleased with the results."
Olga: “I did the aqua peeling procedure in the salon several times. But this is an expensive procedure, and I do not have the opportunity to do it regularly. My sister has been using coffee for cosmetic purposes for a long time, so I decided to try it. My hair is oily and gets dirty quickly. After only 5 scrubbing sessions, I began to notice that I can no longer wash my hair every day. Usually you wash it in the morning, and by the evening fatty icicles hang on your head. The coffee scrub helps get rid of oiliness, I will continue to use it.”
Ekaterina: “I really love all kinds of recipes for homemade cosmetics. I constantly experiment by making masks and peelings for the face. Now it’s the turn of the hair. I noticed that in the spring, during the period of vitamin deficiency, they became dull, brittle, and began to fall out. My hairdresser recommended that I try applying coffee grounds with olive oil once every two weeks. You know, the product really works. The hair became thicker and had a shine.”
Trichologists and cosmetologists recommend paying attention to coffee peeling for hair. It can help make strands more manageable, silky, smooth. The method does not require large financial investments, and is also very easy to use. At-home peels provide amazing results without breaking the bank.
Advantages and disadvantages
Due to a number of positive qualities, the procedure is very popular among women.
The main pros and cons are presented in the table:
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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 =)
Opinion of cosmetologists
Experts speak positively about the procedure for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin with coffee.
They also advise carrying out coffee peeling in a salon, because an experienced cosmetologist will always be able to select additional components that suit the individual characteristics of the patient.
In addition, professionals recommend using only good bean coffee instead of instant coffee.
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.
