Coffee Mask
3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Face, Skin and Hair with Coffee:
By Gina Slagle
Everyone knows you drink coffee, but did you know that this ubiquitous drink might actually save you money? Let’s take a look.
Name brand cosmetics are products that can be great, but also expensive. So, if you’re looking for natural alternatives you may need to look no further than your kitchen.
Did You Know?
One – 4 ounce tube of Mary Kay® Botanical Effects® Mask [$14] is equivalent to 24 teaspoons of the mochaliscious mask. This is three times the amount of the coffee mask compared at a fraction of the cost.
Face: The Divine Mochalicious Facial
This yummy mask will tingle while tightening pores and softening the delicate skin on your face leaving you glowing as if you went to a high-end spa. Don’t get me wrong! Everyone loves a great spa day, but this is a great alternative in between those times. And men can use this too!
- 2 tsp. ground coffee. (Use the coffee grounds from a fresh pot of coffee, just make sure you coffee is finely ground)
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. Milk. (Whatever you use)
- 2 tsp. honey
Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl, and apply gently to your face and neck.
Let dry for about eight to 10 minutes. Place a warm washcloth against your face and gently rinse with warm water.
There are several different measurements that can be used for this recipe, but this one seems to work best. The beauty of it is that there is no real “right” way and revising your recipe to fit your needs is easy to do! If you want a thicker paste, use less milk. If you have very dry skin, increase the honey or consider olive oil.
Skin: Coffee Scrub: Coffee is an excellent exfoliator for the skin. While in the shower, use coffee grounds to rid your skin of dead skin cells. If you want a smoother scrub, just add a touch of olive oil and some sugar. You skin will feel refreshed and alive.
Hair: Gentle Hair Stripper Working coffee grounds into wet
hair and massaging it through can rid your hair of excess product buildup and leave your hair shiny and soft. Use caution with lighter hair or bleached hair, darkening may occur. Shampoo as usual.
Some Benefits:
“Natural ingredients are easier for your body to assimilate and will allow for better absorption while benefiting from the healing properties, said Sheri Roelfsema, owner of Radiance Day Spa, Sioux Falls.
Coffee: Reduces puffiness
The coffee grinds will help reduce puffiness and swelling because coffee has anti-inflammatory antioxidants in it. It has been suggested that coffee can lighten and brighten the skin.
Milk, Honey, and Cocoa: add moisture to your skin. Honey is a natural antibacterial and it sooths and heals the skin.
Unused portions can be stored in your refrigerator, but discard after a few days.
Break Out: Dr. Oz recommends using coffee and olive oil for a mask under 60 seconds. I like to call this the 30-second “quickie” mask.
