Do you love coffee, but do you throw away the grounds after use? Whether it is hidden in a filter or in a pod, it can still be recycled! So, as spring is just beginning, we remember that it is excellent in the garden, especially as fertilizer. However, it is also appreciated all year round to take care of all skin types, and give them softness and radiance! Indeed, it is rich in antioxidants, fights against skin aging and stimulates blood circulation. It is therefore a very complete ingredient. However, we don’t always know which ingredients to mix coffee grounds with to make our little homemade recipes to integrate into our beauty routine. To get a makeover from head to toe, grandmother has compiled a list of essential recipes.
1) The classic: body scrub
Coffee body scrub removes dead and rough skin as well as ingrown hairs. This very effective recipe helps promote cell renewal. The basic recipe is one dose of coffee grounds for one dose of vegetable oil. Here, you can use olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, argan oil or coconut oil. In short, use what you have. To thicken the recipe, you can also add half a dose of honey or add half a dose of coarse salt for an exfoliant that scratches better. Apply it once a week all over the body using small circular movements. Above all, pay particular attention to the elbows, knees and heels then rinse.
And for sensitive skin or when you don’t have time to mix? SO, mix the grounds with your shower gel to gently exfoliate your arms and legs. In addition, you can use it alone to scrub heavily soiled hands from gardening or to remove cooking odors.
2) The healthy-looking and anti-aging face mask
You display a complexion dull, tired and marked by small fine lines ? So, quickly head to the kitchen to mix an egg white, 1 tbsp of coffee grounds and 1 tsp of honey! Once your little anti-aging tambouille is ready, apply it in an even layer to the face and neck. You can also put a little touch on the dark circles without going too close to the eyes. After 10 minutes of application, all you have to do is rinse and enjoy the effect plumped skin. If you want to nourish dry skin instead, mix a spoonful of coffee grounds with another spoonful of olive oil and leave for 10 minutes. Your skin will be soft, nourished and hydrated!
3) Coffee grounds against dark circles
Coffee grounds have no equal for illuminating and smooth tired eyes and fade dark circles. To do this, mix a tsp with a tsp of natural yogurt or cottage cheese. Then optionally add 5 drops of lemon juice to be intractable with dark circles. Then, place everything in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours before applying it to the dark circles. Do not get too close to the eyes, especially if you have added lemon juice. After leaving for 15 minutes, rinse gently with a cotton pad or damp wipe.
4) The treatment that removes cellulite
Pour firm the skin and help erase cellulite a littleit is possible to take inspiration from the body scrub. Here we mix two parts of coffee grounds for one part of olive oil. However, the difference between the two is that here the thighs or stomach are wrapped with cellophane. Then, wrap yourself in a cloth to make sure you don’t stain anything. Leave on for about 20 minutes before rinsing. Above all, repeat every week, or even twice a week. Complete with a good dry brushing every day and/or an anti-cellulite treatment for more efficiency.
5) Coffee grounds as a conditioner for beautiful hair
Please note, using coffee grounds is recommended to promote the beauty of brown or brown hair. It actually tends to leave pretty natural highlights. In addition, it has an effect softens and adds shine. To do this, apply it once a week directly after shampooing to your hair like a classic conditioner. Massage a little and rinse thoroughly.
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