Did you know that coffee has a lot of potentials when it comes to skincare? In fact, it has more benefits when used directly on the skin than when consumed. We made a list of the many benefits you can expect from coffee and how to use it right. So go get a refill, and settle in to read up on the benefits of coffee—for your skin!
It turns out that the single best ingredient for skin care has been sitting in our kitchens this entire time—and now we can easily use it! Read more about why coffee is such an amazing tool to help us achieve more youthful skin.
Benefits of caffeine for the skin
It has anti-aging benefits
Coffee is rich in antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, which can help prevent wrinkles and fine lines by protecting your skin from free radicals.
Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that cause damage to cells and ultimately hasten the process of aging. The good news is that caffeine slows down the production of these harmful molecules to keep your skin looking young as ever.
It helps reduce redness and blotchiness
Caffeine can help reduce redness and blotchiness, which are common symptoms of both rosacea and acne. It can also help with sunburn if consumed shortly after your skin has been exposed to the sun for long periods of time.
In fact, researchers have found that drinking two cups of coffee per day could cut the risk of developing malignant melanoma by 20%.
It helps reduce cellulite
Cellulite is a condition that can affect anyone, but women seem to be more prone to it. It’s caused by the natural body fat that we all have on our thighs, hips, and buttocks pushing it against the connective tissue in those areas. As you get older, or if you gain weight around these spots, cellulite often becomes more noticeable.
Coffee has been shown to reduce cellulite by increasing blood flow and helping your body break down fat more easily. While this isn’t an immediate effect, it may help reduce the appearance of cellulite over time if you drink coffee regularly enough for long enough.
It helps reduce puffiness
Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means that it reduces blood flow to the skin. Caffeine may help prevent the pooling of fluid under your skin and allow you to look less tired.
To get the right amount of caffeine for this effect, aim for 1-2 cups per day—about 16-24 milligrams per cup depending on what kind of coffee you drink. And take note: some people are more sensitive than others when it comes to caffeine consumption!
It can be a useful exfoliant
Coffee grounds are great natural exfoliants. They’re inexpensive and easily available so you can use them in your home spa treatments.
Coffee grounds have mild abrasive properties that help remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores, making them a great choice for all kinds of exfoliating treatments—everything from face masks to body scrubs!
To save you from having to do a coffee scrub yourself, check out Fivesso’s premium organic coffee scrubs made with high-quality ingredients to nourish your skin.
Conclusion
So there you have it: an overview of the health benefits of coffee and how it can help you achieve more youthful-looking skin. So go ahead and put down those expensive creams; instead, pick yourself up some java for smoother skin without spending too much money.
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