Coffee is rich in caffeine and contains antioxidants which improves skin’s elasticity, helps in soothing the redness of the skin, reducing the inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory properties, exfoliates the skin and improves blood circulation. Having so many benefits, it is of no surprise that caffeine in the form of coffee is being incorporated in the cosmetic industry. Also check our recent article on how to get rid of acne scars and dark spots.
Let us see how to prepare some best coffee scrub and face masks for treating acne and getting radiant and clear skin. Read on and try it to believe it!!
Coffee mask for acne and clear skin
This mixture contains coffee and milk which will remove the dirt and dead skin cells leaving your skin clear. It will also help in calming the redness of the skin by reducing the inflammation and make skin smooth and soft. It can also be used as an eye mask for puffy eyes.
You require: Instant or ground coffee, milk
Procedure:
- Add 1 tbsp of instant coffee to ½-1 tbsp of milk.
- Mix the two well to form a paste.
- Apply on your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
- Once it is dry rinse it off with cold water.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week to get best results.
Coffee mask for bright and glowing skin
This mask contains turmeric which helps in reducing dark spots due to the presence of Vitamin C. Coffee and turmeric helps in building up of collagen which helps in skin tightening. Yogurt due to the presence of lactic acid helps in healing acne and reduces the signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines. Want to nourish and lubricate your skin, try this!!
You require: Instant coffee, Turmeric, yogurt
Procedure:
- Mix 1 tbsp each of instant coffee, turmeric and yogurt.
- Apply the mixture on your face, let it stand for 20 minutes and wash it off with normal water by gently messaging in order to remove dirt and dead cells.
- Repeat it 2-3 times a week to get fast and best results.
Coffee mask for firm and tight skin
This mask is a mixture of three superfoods which skin loves. The antioxidant property of coffee and yogurt helps fight the signs of ageing and hence reduce wrinkles and help in skin tightening. Antibacterial property of honey helps kill harmful bacteria and moisturise and nourish the skin. This is the mask which will give you youthful and radiant skin.
You require: Instant coffee, honey, yogurt
Procedure:
- Mix 1 tbsp each of coffee, honey and yogurt.
- Apply the mixture on your face, leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse off with normal water. While washing it, gently message in order to remove dirt and dead cells.
- Repeat it 2-3 times a week to get fast and best results.
Coffee scrub for oily skin
This scrub contains coffee grounds and the roughness of these grounds helps in exfoliating the skin and leaving it fresh and radiant.
You require: Coffee grounds, yogurt or honey
Procedure:
- Mix 1 tbsp of coffee ground with 1 tbsp of honey or yogurt and scrub your face for 1-2 minutes.
- Let in on for 5 minutes and then wash off.
- Repeat 1-2 times a week to get best results.
It is said that “a lot can happen over a cup of coffee”, now is the time to see what that coffee has for your skin!! Get up, try these coffee face masks and you will definitely include it in your bucket of skin care regimen!!!
FAQs
Coffee scrubs and face masks are beneficial for acne and glowing clear skin due to their exfoliating and antioxidant properties.
It depends on your skin type and the product you are using, but generally it is recommended to use a coffee scrub and face mask once a week.
Look for natural ingredients such as coffee, sugar, honey, cocoa, coconut oil, and essential oils.
A coffee scrub is used for physical exfoliation of the skin, while a face mask is used to nourish and hydrate the skin.
To use a coffee scrub and face mask, simply massage the scrub into your skin and leave the mask on for the recommended amount of time before rinsing off.
Yes, coffee scrubs and face masks are generally safe for all skin types.
Yes, some people may experience skin irritation after using these products. It is important to test a small area of skin first before using any product and to discontinue use if irritation occurs.
The best coffee scrubs for acne and glowing clear skin are those that are gentle and made with natural ingredients like honey, coconut oil, and essential oils. For a face mask, look for one that contains clay and other natural ingredients that help to absorb excess oil and reduce inflammation.
Yes, this can help to reduce the appearance of scars and age spots by exfoliating the skin and providing nourishment.
