Coffee grounds for the face: the benefits and harms of a mask

Rating: No rating

Many of us can't even imagine a morning without a hot, steaming cup of coffee with milk. However, only a few know that this tasty and beloved product is at the same time a useful, very valuable ingredient in various face masks.

So don’t rush to get rid of the coffee grounds in your cup in the morning: they will help you give your skin a healthy, ruddy look and a stunning tan.

In my family, folk secrets have been passed down by word of mouth for generations. And I thought that it would be stupid not to use the knowledge of my grandmother to check whether folk remedies really are not inferior in their properties to newfangled store-bought cosmetics.

It turned out that I not only save money, but also get really tangible results. Let's discuss all the benefits of this product together and look at several recipes for coffee face masks.

To prepare a coffee mask, you mainly use coffee grounds left in the cup after drinking natural coffee (instant coffee grounds are not allowed) or ground beans.

Rules for preparation and application

1. To prepare masks, it is very important to use natural ground coffee, and the coffee grounds should be without sugar.
2. Before applying the solution, it is advisable to clean and prepare your facial skin with a light scrub.
3. Strictly follow the instructions and dosage given in the recipes.
4. To get the most positive result, massage your face 2-3 minutes after applying the mask.
5. Don't forget to take breaks to allow the skin on your face to rest.

Coffee scrub recipes ↑

The skin on the face is softer, so to prepare coffee-based facial scrubs, you should use coffee grounds or very finely ground coffee. Naturally, you will not use dry mass, but will add binders depending on the type of skin on your face.

Coffee-based scrub for oily skin ↑

Scrub with yogurt

• 1/2 tbsp. l. coffee grounds with
• 1 tbsp. l. natural yogurt (preferably low-fat and preferably unflavored)

Mix and apply the scrub to your face, massage for two minutes and then simply rinse with cool water.

Applesauce scrub

• 1 tbsp. finely grated apple
• 1 tbsp. l. natural ground coffee

Mix and gently massage in circular motions onto your face for 2-3 minutes. Then rinse everything off with cool water.

Scrub with oatmeal

• 1 tbsp. l. chopped oatmeal
• 1 tbsp. l. natural finely ground coffee
• 1 tbsp. l. yogurt

Mix, apply to face with massaging movements for 2 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Find out about another professional facial peeling.
Read the article “Holy Land facial peeling - professional facial skin care.”

Scrub recipes for dry skin ↑

Scrub with olive or coconut oil

• 1 tbsp. l. ground coffee beans
• 1 tbsp. l. warm olive or coconut oil

Mix and apply to face with massaging movements. Leave for 5 minutes and rinse with fairly warm water, since this is the only way to wash off the oil. There is no need to apply cream after the procedure, because the skin will already be covered with a protective film.

Scrub with sour cream or sour cream

• 1 tbsp. l. full fat sour cream or cream
• 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds

Mix and apply to face, gently massaging for 2-3 minutes. Leave for 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water. As a rule, application of cream is not required after the procedure.

Scrub mask with cottage cheese

• 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds or ground beans
• 1 tbsp. l. fat cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp. l. full fat milk

Knead everything until smooth, apply to the face and lightly rub into the skin for 2 minutes. Leave as a mask for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

Coffee and honey scrub

• 1 tbsp. l. natural liquid honey (or you can melt candied honey in a water bath)
• 1 tbsp. l. ground coffee beans
• 1 tbsp. l. heavy cream

Mix and apply with massaging movements to the skin of the face. Rinse off with warm water. Should be used with caution by persons allergic to honey.

Scrub recipes for combination skin ↑

For combination and normal skin, any of the recipes proposed is suitable, and I also offer a couple more recipes.

Scrub with walnuts

• 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds
• 1 tbsp. l. finely chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp. l. yogurt of any fat content

Mix everything and distribute it over the entire face with massaging movements. Wash off with warm water.

Cinnamon Scrub

• 1 tbsp. l. almond oil
• 1/2 tbsp. l. ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. l. ground coffee

Mix and apply to face. Massage for 2 minutes, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Classic face mask made from ground coffee

Ingredients:

• 10 g ground coffee;
• 10 g dry orange zest;
• 10 g clay (blue, green or white);
• 5 g baking soda;
• 5-8 drops of apple cider vinegar;
• still mineral water.

Preparation and application process:

1. Grind the dry orange peels thoroughly in a blender until they form fine crumbs.
2. Combine coffee, orange zest, clay and mix well.
3. We extinguish the soda with vinegar and add it to our mixture.
4. Dilute the resulting mixture with mineral water until it becomes mushy.
5. Gently spread the solution onto a previously cleansed face and rest for 5-10 minutes.
6. Remove the mask with a napkin and wash with warm boiled water.
7. Let your face “breathe” for about five to ten minutes and use a moisturizer.

This mask is ideal for all facial skin types. It helps improve blood circulation and provides the skin with adequate nutrition, and also restores protective functions that prevent the appearance of acne and unwanted flaking. Use this recipe once a week for no more than a month.

Review of store-bought coffee-based scrubs

Today on the shelves of cosmetic stores there are a large number of peeling products for mechanical cleansing of the skin. Some companies use natural ingredients to prepare mixtures, which are not only an effective tool for removing cosmetic defects, but also have a beneficial effect on the dermis of the face. The main component is coffee, which imbues the product with an invigorating and rich aroma. Below is a list of the highest quality scrubs based on coffee beans.

Coffee scrub RICHE for body and face

Coffee scrubs for body and facial skin from RICHE are high-quality cleansers with complex action. Using the drug you can achieve high-quality results in the fight against a number of problems. It should also be noted that the product has an absolutely natural composition and does not contain chemical fragrances or harmful substances. The scrub is recommended for use in the following situations:

1. cellulite;
2. acne and acne;
3. for exhausted and dry skin;
4. if there are post-acne scars, contaminated pores, etc. on the face.

The natural and very pleasant aroma of coffee is a pleasant addition to the process of high-quality cosmetic procedures using this scrub component.

Green pharmacy "Honey and coffee"

The manufacturer of medicinal cosmetics "Green Pharmacy" presented a series of scrub mixtures aimed at high-quality cleansing and nutrition of the skin. A special feature of the product is that it can be used for all skin types, applied not only to the dermis of the face, but also the body. The rich component composition allows the drug to be used to remove cosmetic skin defects (acne marks, peeling of the skin, blackheads, remnants of cosmetics clogged in the pores, etc.). At the same time, the honey included in the product qualitatively moisturizes and nourishes the skin, giving it a light healthy glow.

Face mask with milk and coffee

Ingredients:

• 30 ml high fat milk;
• 5 ml olive oil;
• 15-20 g of ripe banana pulp;
• 5-7 g coffee grounds.

Preparation and application process:

1. Combine all the ingredients and beat the mixture thoroughly with a blender so that there are no lumps.
2. Apply the solution for 10-15 minutes, and then remove it with cool boiled water or mineral water without gas.
3. Don't forget to use tonic or cream.

This mask promotes gentle cleansing and fights rashes on the face , and it also gives your skin a unique tan - your face looks fresh, smooth and several years younger.

Face mask with honey and coffee

Ingredients:

• 15 g ground coffee beans;
• 15 g soft honey;
• 1 egg;
• 25-30 ml of still mineral water or a decoction of medicinal herbs.

Preparation and application process:

1. Melt the honey over low heat and set it aside to cool to room temperature.
2. Add the egg, ground coffee to the cooled honey and beat the mixture thoroughly with a blender.
3. The resulting mixture is diluted with mineral water until a mushy state is obtained.
4. Distribute the mixture all over your face and rest for 10-15 minutes, after which you remove the solution with a damp cloth.
5. Wash off the remaining solution with mineral water or herbal decoction.

This recipe is suitable for aging skin - the mask will give it a fresh glow, elasticity and firmness, and also stop the formation of wrinkles.

Coffee bean face mask

Ingredients:

• 10 g coffee cake;
• 5 g salt;
• 5 g cinnamon;
• 15 ml vegetable oil;
• 5 g sugar.

Preparation and application process:

1. Mix all the ingredients and beat with a blender until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Using gentle massage movements, distribute the mixture over the entire face.
3. We wait 2-3 minutes and remove the mask with warm boiled water.
4. After half an hour we use nourishing cream.

A coffee scrub is ideal if you need to give your face freshness and vigor in a short time , as well as get rid of a tired look after a sleepless night or a fun party the night before. The solution can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month.

Coffee ice for the face ↑

• Pour in ½ tbsp. ground coffee with boiling water.
• Let it cool completely under the lid.
• Then we filter the infusion through a sieve and cheesecloth, pour it into ice trays and put it in the freezer.

You should wipe your face with these coffee cubes every morning - this will not only refresh your color, but also saturate your skin with vitamins and antioxidants.

In this case, it is not necessary to wash your face after the procedure, especially if you want to get a light toning effect.

But besides coffee bean powder or decoction, another incredibly valuable product can be used for cosmetic purposes.

Reviews of coffee face masks

I try to keep up with the times, promptly learning about all the new products in the field of cosmetology, which is why I subscribe to so many specialized sites.

Recently, one of the most popular sites for connoisseurs of traditional medicine conducted an online survey with the participation of the famous cosmetologist Valery Semenov. We were talking about the effectiveness and usefulness of coffee face masks, and I made for you a selection of the most interesting answers from the expert.

Alevtina, 40 years old:

I’ve been using a potato mask for a facelift for several months, I’m already seeing the effect, but like any woman, I want more….

I was told that pure coffee can significantly reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, but I just don’t know how to do this in practice.

Expert's answer: You were told the absolute truth. Rubbing a coffee ice cube on your face every day will help you with your problem. It is very easy to prepare such cubes: you need to thoroughly grind the coffee beans in a coffee grinder and brew strong coffee without adding sugar or other ingredients. After this, cool the drink and pour it into an ice tray, then freeze. Good luck to you!

Natalya, 44 years old:

In the old fashioned way, I use homemade coffee masks to get a rejuvenating effect, as well as to give my face a tan.

I always get positive results and have no complaints. Just recently I heard very good reviews about coffee masks with the addition of aspirin or hydrogen peroxide. Should we believe this?

Expert answer: Masks with the addition of aspirin or peroxide are harsher on the skin, but are much more effective than some other solutions. However, before using them, listen to my advice and first check the applied solution for an allergic reaction. Apply a little mixture to your wrist and wait 5-10 minutes. Then rinse off the solution and, if no rash or pronounced redness appears, you can safely use the mask.

Inna, 38 years old:

I am prone to rashes on my face, so I use traditional and proven remedies. I've heard a lot about the wonderful properties of coffee. Please tell me, are there any contraindications for using coffee masks?

Expert answer: Of course, there are contraindications: the use of coffee masks is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as if you are allergic to the component used in the recipe. In addition, under no circumstances apply the mask to open wounds or severe inflammation on the face - this is fraught with big problems and may lead to complications during healing.

One last word of caution: Do not use instant coffee or coffee grounds to make coffee solutions—it will do more harm than good to your facial skin.

Coffee peeling procedure for face

For a homemade coffee facial scrub to be as beneficial as possible and meet all your expectations, you need to prepare it correctly. There is no need to experiment in such an important matter and rely only on your experience.

Be sure to listen to the advice of professionals, to the reviews of those who have already tried this product on their own skin. This will help you turn your home peeling procedure into a few minutes of pure pleasure and long-term enjoyment of the results.

1. Choose the right coffee for your beauty treatments. Roasted, natural, finely ground black coffee, without additional flavorings, will be most beneficial for peeling. Under no circumstances use ordinary soluble powder with all sorts of impurities, which will not have any peeling effect on the skin.
2. A very effective way to cleanse the skin with ground coffee beans, but rubbing them should be as gentle and careful as possible: sometimes even thickened, oily epithelium is injured by the sharp edges of abrasive particles. It is recommended to use coffee that is ground as finely as possible.
3. When using coffee grounds for home exfoliation, make sure they are cooled until lukewarm. It's important not to get burned here.
4. Having prepared a miracle remedy, do not forget to check it for an allergic reaction, apply it to the delicate skin of the wrist, rinse and observe the result. If there are no visible reasons for concern (rash, itching), you can use a scrub to cleanse your facial skin. The absence of an allergy to the drink itself does not always guarantee that it will not occur when coffee is used externally.
5. The scrub is applied to clean, steamed skin with open, enlarged pores, ready for the cleansing procedure.
6. You can clean and soften with the prepared coffee scrub not only the skin of your face, but also your neck, décolleté, elbows, knees, and feet.
7. Apply the peeling agent with massaging circular movements to the entire surface of the face, except for the area around the eyes. The duration of this coffee massage is 1 minute when using coffee beans and 2 minutes when peeling with coffee grounds.
8. The coffee scrub is easily washed off with plain water, which is better to clean in advance by passing through a filter or leaving overnight to let it settle. Alternatively, you can use still mineral water or a decoction of chamomile, calendula and any other medicinal herbs that are good for the skin.
9. Frequency of use: 1-2 times a week.

Knowing how to make a coffee facial scrub at home, you can give your skin, tired from regular stress, a healthy glow, youth and freshness.

With cleaned pores, your skin will be able to fully receive oxygen in sufficient quantities. This peeling will be very useful for her. There is no shortage of recipes to choose from, because coffee goes surprisingly harmoniously with a wide variety of foods and oils.

Coffee face mask on video

Coffee masks will help you solve almost any skin problem on your face. They not only have cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing properties, but will also help you rejuvenate your appearance without requiring additional material costs and effort.

After watching this video, you will learn how to properly make a face mask from coffee with your own hands and finally reveal the secret of “perfect skin.” All the details of preparing, applying and washing off a coffee mask are in this video.

It seems that this is all the information I wanted to share with you. I hope that you will use my recipes and try the amazing effects of coffee masks for yourself. Believe me, you will no longer want to use other means.

If you have any additional questions, ask them, I will answer without delay. I wish you health and good luck in your endeavors!

How to make a coffee face mask at home? ↑

Well, now we present the most effective recipes for coffee masks.

Rejuvenating face mask: recipe No. 1 ↑

Suitable for those with oily, combination and normal skin.

• Combine 1 tbsp. sleeping grounds or ground coffee with 1 yolk and stir until smooth.
• Add 3 drops of rose essential oil, beat again, saturating the mixture with oxygen, and apply an even layer to the face.

Leave for 10-12 minutes and wash off.

Mask based on green coffee and olive oil: recipe No. 2 ↑

Ideal for ladies with skin prone to dryness and dehydration. Suitable not only for the face, but also for the whole body.

• 1 tbsp. Combine freshly ground green coffee with warm olive oil.
• Bring the consistency to thick sour cream.
• Add 3 drops of rose essential oil and leave to brew for 30 minutes or an hour.

Apply to the face, keep for 15-20 minutes and rinse off.

Coffee face mask: recipe No. 3 ↑

• In equal proportions, 1.5 tsp. combine ground coffee powder and cocoa.
• Dilute the mixture with warm water and apply a thick layer to your face.

Thanks to cocoa powder, the mask fits well, does not roll down and retains moisture for a long time without drying out like a crust on the face.

If you want to get a greater nutritional effect, dilute the composition not with water, but with full-fat milk or olive oil.

In the first case, lactic acid will dissolve dead skin cells and improve blood circulation in combination with caffeine and cocoa, and in the second, it will moisturize the skin well, thanks to olive oil.