8 homemade recipes and what they do for your skin

Everyone knows that coffee is a great ally to give us more energy on a daily basis, but do you know the benefits of a coffee mask? The grain has several cosmetic and dermatological properties and, therefore, can be used as a facial exfoliant. This way, it is possible to prepare affordable and practical coffee mask recipes that promote skin hydration and cleansing. We have separated some of them for you. Find out how to prepare them!

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Coffee mask: 8 homemade recipes

Coffee masks can be made with ingredients you have at home, such as honey, olive oil and milk. Furthermore, they are very easy to prepare and easy to apply. Check out:

1 – Coffee mask for blackheads

1. First, place 2 teaspoons of coffee grounds in a container;
2. Then add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix until smooth;
3. Then, apply it to the face with the help of a brush;
4. Exfoliate with your hands using circular movements;
5. Wait 5 to 10 minutes and rinse.

The recipe helps to reduce blackheads, smooth wrinkles and expression lines. Our tip is to use this coffee mask twice a week or every other day.

2 – Coffee mask with honey

1. First of all, put 2 teaspoons of coffee in a container;
2. After that, add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix until a homogeneous paste is formed;
3. With a spoon or brush, apply the mixture to your face;
4. Then, make circular movements to exfoliate the skin;
5. Leave it to act for 10 minutes and rinse.

This coffee mask helps in skin rejuvenation. Through exfoliation, it acts on blood circulation, eliminating unwanted blackheads and pimples.

3- Coffee mask with milk

1. In a container, place 2 tablespoons of coffee;
2. Later, add 3 teaspoons of milk;
3. Mix until smooth;
4. Then apply it to your face and let it act for 15 minutes;
5. Now just rinse.

This procedure leaves the skin hydrated and silky, as well as being very simple to do!

4 – Exfoliating coffee mask

1. Place 2 spoons of coffee in a container;
2. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil;
3. Then, mix until the ingredients form a paste;
4. Apply the mixture with your hands using circular movements and let it act for 20 minutes.
5. Finally, rinse and moisturize your skin.

A tip for this exfoliating coffee mask to bring even better results is to wash your face with a neutral soap before applying it.

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5 – Coffee mask with olive oil

1. Mix 2 teaspoons of coffee and 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a container;
2. Then, with your own hands, apply it to your face using circular movements.
3. Now, just let it act for 5 minutes and rinse.

With this recipe, your skin will be much softer!

6 – Coffee mask with egg

1. Firstly, boil some water and wait for it to be warm;
2. Afterwards, apply warm water to your face with a cotton pad to open your pores;
3. Then, place 3 spoons of coffee grounds or powder in a container;
4. Add an egg yolk and mix until smooth;
5. Apply to the face using circular movements;
6. Finally, let it act for a few minutes and rinse.

Due to the antioxidant properties of coffee, this recipe improves skin circulation, promoting facial rejuvenation. Likewise, the egg complements hydration, preventing the skin from becoming irritated.

7 – Coffee mask with sugar

1. In a container, place 1 spoon of organic honey;
2. After doing this, add 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon of sugar;
3. Then mix well until a homogeneous paste is formed;
4. Then, apply it all over your face and let it act for 5 minutes;
5. To finish, remove the coffee mask with cold water.

The coffee and sugar mask can be done once a week. Its main role is to remove dead cells and impurities from the skin, leaving it more hydrated and with a natural glow.

8 – Mask for dark circles

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1. First of all, mix a pinch of black pepper with a little coffee grounds;
2. Add coconut oil;
3. Apply to dark circles gently, using your fingertips;
4. Leave it to act for 10 minutes;
5. Finally, wash your face with water and easy soap.

This recipe does not have defined measurements. In other words, you can do it ‘by eye’, until you find enough. Ideal for alleviating the dreaded dark circles, the mixture is a great natural option for disguising tiredness.

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Benefits of the coffee mask

According to experts, coffee is an anti-inflammatory bean and has potent antioxidants. Therefore, it has several benefits for skin health. Check out some of them:

• Prevents aging;
• Acts as a moisturizer and skin protector;
• Stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the dermis;
• Enhances sunscreens, making them more powerful;
• Coffee grounds associated with essential oils can promote exfoliation and skin whitening;
• Promotes improvements in acne;
• Has cell regeneration action;
• Stimulation of the bloodstream.

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Sources: Women’s tips, Grão Gourmet, Boa Forma