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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages that people drink to energize themselves. But, do you know coffee can enhance your skin’s beauty. Coffee is the most popular ingredient in the cosmetic industry too. There many products in the market which have coffee as the main ingredient in it like face cream, lotion, scrubs, soaps and much more. So, why not can we use it as a face mask to reap maximum benefits from it? Yes, Coffee Face Mask can be more powerful and effective on your skin if it is used on regular and the best part is, you are not feeding your skin the harmful chemicals.
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Why is the coffee face mask good for our skin?
Coffee is good for our skin because of its richness in caffeine and antioxidants. This is the reason why cosmetic industry is incorporating caffeine as the main ingredient in their products. It can reduce the appearances of wrinkles and fine lines. The antioxidants attack free radicals damaging our skin and improves skin’s elasticity.
Caffeine also possesses anti-inflammatory property which can reduce the inflammation and calm redness of the skin. Due to this property, it treats puffy eyes and dark circles too. It can repair damages done by the UV rays and make the skin healthy. It exfoliates the dead skin cells and helps to regenerate the new cells. Due to this, it also helps to remove cellulite from the skin by dehydrating fatty cells and improves blood circulation in the skin to remove it.
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How can I apply coffee as a face mask?
There are many ways to apply coffee on your face but some people told me their recipes and the best part is, it works for them. Some of the simplest and quick recipes are
1) Coffee face mask for smooth and clear skin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (or coffee ground)
- 1/2-1 tablespoon milk ( 2% or whole milk works wonderfully. Raw milk is even better! )
How to apply
Mix and make a spreadable paste and apply it on cleansed face. If you are using coffee grounds then let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes. Gently massage the coffee face mask onto face and let dry for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with cold water while massaging gently for 1-2 minutes to exfoliate any dead skin cells from the face. Repeat it for 2-3 times in a week. The mixture of coffee and milk will leave your skin clear from dirt and dead skin cells and makes skin soft and smooth. It will also calm your skin’s redness and reduce inflammation of the skin.
Note: you can apply it as an eye mask for puffy eyes. It can help you to reduce inflammation of the skin.
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2) Coffee face mask for bright and glowing skin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (or coffee ground)
- 1 tablespoon turmeric (buy from here – US | India)
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
How to apply
Mix all the ingredients and apply it on your cleansed face. Keep it for 20 minutes on your face and then rinse it off with normal water, massaging gently for 2 minutes to removes the dirt and dead cells from skin. Repeat it 2-3 times in a week for fast result.
Vitamin C present in turmeric will lighten the dark spots and patches and coffee and turmeric both will maintain the skin firmness and tautness by building up collagen. The lactic acid(AHAs) present in yogurt helps reduce acne breakouts and the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging and hydrates, nourishes, and lubricates the skin.
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3) Coffee face mask for firm and tight skin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (or coffee ground)
- 1 tablespoon organic honey (buy from here – US | India)
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
How to apply
Mix all the ingredients and apply it on your cleansed face. Let it be on your face for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with normal water, massaging gently for 2 minutes to removes the dirt and dead cells from skin. Repeat it 2-3 times in a week for best result.
A mixture of 3 superfoods of skin can help you to exfoliate dead skin cells. Coffee and yogurt have the antioxidant property help fight signs of aging like wrinkles and tightens the skin. Also, it regenerates skin cells fast and is good for youthful radiant skin which also contributes in slowing down the aging process of the skin. Honey has an antibacterial property which can protect you from harmful, skin damaging bacteria and also moisturize and nourish your skin.
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Other Skin Care Recipes Using Coffee
1. Coffee Under Eye Cream For Wrinkles & Puffy Eyes
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon beeswax (Buy From Here)
- 2 tablespoon shea butter (Buy From Here)
- 3 tablespoon coffee infused oil
- 1 teaspoon Rosehip Seed oil (Buy From Here)
- 3 capsules of vitamin E (Buy From Here)
- 7 drops chamomile essential oil (Buy From Here)
- 10 drops frankincense essential oil (Buy From Here)
Coffee removes the free radicals from the skin with the help of effective antioxidant and makes reduces the wrinkles and fine lines. Regular application of coffee can tighten your skin and brighten your skin.
2. Coffee Face And Body Scrub
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon coffee grounds
- 3 tablespoon virgin coconut oil (Buy From Here – US | India)
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil (Buy From Here – US | India)
- 1 tablespoon cane or brown sugar
Gently massage the mixture onto your body in a circular motion before going for the shower. After your shower, pat your skin and apply moisturizer.
3. Coffee Massage Oil For Face And Body
Ingredients
- 1 cup virgin coconut oil (Buy From Here – US | India)
- 3/4 cup ground coffee
How To Make
- In a jar, combine all ingredients.
- Put the lid on and shake well.
- Store for 3 weeks or up to a month, shaking every day or two.
- But be sure to shake it daily or on every alternate day.
- At the end of 3 weeks, strain through a cheesecloth or coffee filter.
This coffee infused oil can be used as a light and moisturizing face or body oil, and a delightful massage oil to treat stretch marks and cellulite. Use it as an eye oil to lighten dark circles, brighten and firm the under eye area.
4. Coffee Lip Scrub
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon coffee grounds
- 1/2 teaspoon organic honey (Buy From Here – US | India)
- 2 drops lavender essential oil (Buy From Here – US | India)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and make a smooth lip scrub. Gently rub the mixture on your lips in a circular motion for 30 seconds, then remove with a wet washcloth
This lip scrub removes dry skin, dead cells and makes lips smooth and pink.
Note:
You might feel a slight tingling on your face from the coffee face mask due to large open pores or acne, but it should not cause any irritation or discomfort but please remove it right away if you experience any discomfort or burning sensation. Everyone’s skin is different and reacts differently with different natural ingredients.
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Which one of the masks are helpful for acne prone skin?
Hi, Fabiha, coffee face mask might not be helpful for your acne problem but you can find masks helpful for your acne problems here.
http://alluringsoul.com/tea-tree-oil-face-massage-gel-acne-scar-treatment/
http://alluringsoul.com/9-homemade-acne-face-mask/
Are these used coffee grounds or dry coffee?
Hii, my skin is dry and normal,but small and sometimes big pimple, they always left light brown marks on my face, I m trying aloe vera, olive oil, coconut oil, applying on weekly basis, but no such good result, How to get completely rid of them, help me please?
Hi Avni,
You should check this post – http://alluringsoul.com/6-benefits-of-rosehip-oil-for-face-and-how-to-use-it/
Go ahead and use the recipe which “Removes Age Spots and Dark Spots” and “Fades Scars”.
Or
You can use this serum – http://alluringsoul.com/diy-face-serum-for-acne/ . This will help you to prevent from acne in the future and lighten your scars and dark spots.
I have a black skin, dark spots,pimple marks how I could get rid all of them give a suggestion to these
Hi Preety,
You can follow the natural acne prone skin care routine here – http://alluringsoul.com/natural-skin-care-guide-for-acne-prone-skin/
This guide will help you to prevent pimples or acne and also will make your face free from scars and dark spots.
Also, you can make turmeric, yogurt and honey face mask to lighten dark spot.
May I know the shelf life for these dit masks?
Hi Naddy,
I recommend you to make a fresh batch everytime you use it.
I have so many pimple marks on my face.. I tried and applied so many advises from youtube but it doesn’t work.. Pls help me.. I also want a beutiful face like other girls pls help me..
Hi Nuguanang,
You can follow the natural acne prone skin care routine here – http://alluringsoul.com/natural-skin-care-guide-for-acne-prone-skin/
This guide will help you to prevent pimples or acne and also will make your face free from scars and dark spots.
Also, you can make turmeric, yogurt and honey face mask to lighten dark spot.
Zinc oxide is the best thing I’ve used for acne, apply it before you go to bed at night and wash it up in the morning. It dries the skin so follow up with the cream/lotion of your choice.
Also, a shot of craft beer everyday would help reduce your acne. Other ferments such as kefir work for this purpose as well.
Witch Hazel/Trader Joe’s face wash/Shea butter or jojoba oil for moisturizer. And do aztec clay mask from vitamins store 2x a week
I have scars of pimple on my face and small pimples used to occur bcoz of my sensitive skin !! There are so many things to apply but plz suggest me which is really effective on my face
Hi Saumya, Aloe vera gel is really effective for acne/pimple prone skin and also good for sensitive skin. You should try this DIY aloe vera gel for scars and acne. Click here to get the full recipe.
Can i mix aloe vera jel to coffee mask? is it suggestible?
Hi Vincy,
Yes you can.
Is there any expired time for this coffee face mask ? Can i store it in fridge ?
Hi Natha,
You can store this for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Hy Mamta… Can I use milk instead of yoghurt in the second mix??
And What if I use it daily???
Hi Maria, yes you can use milk and it can be applied daily.
May plz suggest anything to reduce dark circles and darkness of lips and get naturally pink lips
Hi Aayushi, You can use this aloe vera gel recipe for dark circles. Here is link: http://alluringsoul.com/under-eye-mask-puffiness-wrinkles-dark-circles/
For dark lips, you can use this recipe: http://alluringsoul.com/diy-exfoliating-sugar-lip-scrub-dry-lips/
my neck skin looks very dark ,you suggest me how i can get fair neck
Hi Navdeep, you can use the baking soda scrub. Click here to get the full recipe.
Hey,
I have blemishes and acne prone thus uneven (not clear) skin. Can I combine Aloevera, turmeric, lemon, honey and coffee grounds into a single mask and use it few times a week? As I don’t get much time and want a full-fledged solution to my problem which shows results soon.
Waiting for your reply,
Thanks
Hi Jazzy, yes you can apply the mask. For faster result, you can make face serum for acne and dark spots. Apply the serum consistently and always use natural or organic skin care products. Here is the link for the full recipe. http://alluringsoul.com/diy-face-serum-for-acne/
Hey,
I have black patches..around the area of my lips can u please suggest me something
Hi Reshma,
Use this face serum. – http://alluringsoul.com/diy-face-serum-for-pigmentation-scars-dark-spot/
Hi! I have so many tiny open pores in my face and also I have uneven skin tone near my nose and in the upper lip. How to reduce it ?
Hi Janani,
Use apple cider vinegar toner. This will close open pores and it will also even out your skin tone. – http://alluringsoul.com/apple-cider-vinegar-toner/
Hie.
What I’m asking that my skin tone had gone to darker shades… I am using tomato and honey all together but see no change on my face but before an year it had a great impact on my skin… what I should use?
Hi Chitrangda,
It should have been working if it was working before. It might be because of some change in the environment or your diet. Check that. Try adding lemon juice in your mask. It might help you. You can also apply turmeric face mask to get results – http://alluringsoul.com/turmeric-face-mask/
Funny, I just threw yogurt coffee, and tumeric together with a tiny left over bit of bit of calcium bentonite clay. It was awesome. Then I googled and found this. It is actually a real mask.
I also love to put honey and avocado and yogurt with same clay mask. It really takes the years off…for a few days.
I love your recipes. I always say if you can’t put it in your body, don’t put it on your body/face.
Thanks!
Hi Kari,
Thanks for those kind words. I am so excited this worked for you.
Wow i loved your blog it was really helpful and wonderful .Can you give us some details about a perfect diet which will help our skin glow and may help in increasing height ?
Hi Kritika,
You can check this post – http://alluringsoul.com/15-best-foods-for-younger-and-glowing-skin/
About height, sadly I don’t have any recommendation.