Does your morning not start without coffee? This is because drinking coffee gives you energy. Coffee is also beneficial for the skin. That's why many products made of coffee are sold in the market today. Can you also include coffee in your skincare? Now you must be thinking how? So to know this definitely read this article till the end.

Make an eye mask

Coffee is also beneficial for cooling the eyes and reducing swelling. If your eyes are also swollen then you do not need under-eye cream or any gel for this. A coffee eye mask will be useful for people struggling with the problem of puffy eyes.

Ingredients required-

½ teaspoon coffee

½ tsp olive oil

Method to prepare and apply-

  • Put olive oil and coffee in a bowl.
  • Now mix it well, so that it becomes a thick paste.
  • Now apply this paste under the eyes.
  • After about ten minutes, clean the area around the eyes with a wet soft cloth.

Face scrub

Scrubbing is necessary to keep the skin clean and acne free. Scrubbing removes dead skin, which makes the skin clear. You will find many scrubs made of coffee in the market too, but you can also make it at home. Follow the steps given below to make a face scrub.

Ingredients required-

  • 2 teaspoons coffee powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method to prepare and apply-

  • To make a coffee scrub, add one teaspoon of olive oil to two teaspoons of coffee powder.
  • Now mix both the things well and make a paste of it.
  • Now apply this coffee face scrub on your face and neck and massage it with light hands for some time.
  • You don't want to rub the coffee into the skin with strong pressure. By doing this the skin may peel off.
  • Now wash your face with lukewarm water.

Coffee face mask

Due to dry skin, the glow of the skin is lost. Not only this, but makeup also does not apply well to the skin. You can also make a face mask with coffee. This mask will protect your skin from dryness.

Ingredients required-

  • 2 teaspoons coffee powder
  • 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel

Method to prepare and apply-

  • Mix 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel with 2 teaspoons of coffee powder.
  • Now mix it and apply it to your face.
  • After about ten minutes wash the face with cold water.

Remove redness

Due to sunlight many times the skin becomes red. You can also use coffee to reduce this redness.

Method to prepare and apply-

  • For this, mix a cup of boiled coffee in cold water.
  • Now soak a clean cloth in this water and squeeze out the excess water.
  • Now apply this cloth to the affected area and pat it.
  • Do this process at least 4-5 times a day.

Note: Do a patch test before using coffee on the skin. By doing this you will know whether it is right for your skin or not. Also, do not forget to use moisturizer after the scrub and face wash.

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DISCLAIMER

Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.