Coffee body scrub

To this day, there is a lot of controversy around such a drink as coffee. How harmful is the daily use of coffee - opinions vary. If coffee, as a drink, is still questioned by doctors due to existing contraindications, then the use of coffee-based scrubs has not hurt anyone yet. Moreover, such scrubs are considered very useful! In our article, we will talk about the benefits of coffee scrubs, about their proper use. Consider ready-made scrubs from popular manufacturers and tell you how to make a coffee scrub at home.

The benefits of coffee scrubs are many. Let's talk about the main ones:

• Substances found in coffee make the walls of blood vessels smoother and more elastic. This prevents such a disease as varicose veins, which, according to statistics, occur in every third inhabitant of our country;
• Removes excess fluid from the body, which helps to reduce body volume, weight loss;
• Accelerates the metabolic process in the subcutaneous cells, which helps to fight excess weight;
• The antioxidants contained in the composition rejuvenate the skin;
• Removes toxins;
• Caffeine reduces the risk of skin cancer and other skin diseases;
• Has antibacterial properties;
• Helps fight cellulite;
• Low price category, it is also possible to cook on your own;
• Coffee enhances the effect of other components in the scrub (for example, essential oils or vitamins);
• Helps fight stretch marks (stretch marks);
• This scrub has no contraindications.

The first rule when choosing coffee is that it should be natural, free of flavors and other chemicals. Also, coffee should be black and not expired, it should be chosen as if you were going to drink it.

Attention should be paid to the grinding of grains. Coarse coarse grains are suitable for the feet, smaller grains are the best choice for scrubbing the buttocks, legs, and abdomen. Well-ground coffee without large particles is suitable for delicate facial skin. You can also use ground coffee grounds, the scrubbing particles in such a cake are much smaller in size. Thick - the best choice for a scrub designed for facial skin, it will give a special smoothness.

In order to get the maximum benefit from a coffee-based scrub, you need to use it correctly.

Then you should prepare the skin for the scrub, for this you need to take a shower and wash off the cosmetics from the face. Anti-cellulite scrubs for greater effect are applied to steamed skin.

After applying, keep the mixture on the skin for at least a minute and rub it with massage movements in a clockwise direction, to combat cellulite, massage the skin for 5 minutes. Coffee, no matter how grinded it is in the scrub, one way or another, injures the skin. Therefore, it is important not to overdo it when rubbing the mixture on the skin.

After studying the reviews of consumers from all over the country, we will highlight the five most popular coffee-based scrubs and tell you more about them.

Body Scrub Black pearl "Perfect skin". The 200 ml tube has a dense texture with fine coffee particles. The reviews note a pleasant smell and an affordable price for such a scrub, its price in the country varies from 200 to 250 rubles.

Body Scrub Natura Siberica Organic shop "Brazilian coffee". Jar with a volume of 250 ml. The scrub is made on the basis of cane sugar and coffee oil, has received a lot of accolades from consumers, and also has an excellent aroma. The average price of such a product is from 280 to 310 rubles.

Body Scrub Ecolab "Coffee & Orange" freshness and tone. This product is distinguished by the presence of citrus peel in the composition, aimed at anti-cellulite effects. The reviews note a natural composition pleasant to consumers, as well as the fact that the product is produced both in small bags of 40 grams and in jars of 300 grams. Price category on average for a jar of 300 gr. about 200 rubles.

Body Scrub RICHE Coffee Bean Scrub. 100% natural product containing ground coffee beans, cane sugar and nourishing oils. Scrub helps fight stretch marks and cellulite and is the bestseller compared to the rest of the participants in our review.However, the price category of this product is much higher than 1200-1500 rubles, depending on the region.

Body Scrub Timex Geo World of Spa Coffee. The scrub is made from two types of scrubbing particles of synthetic origin. Consumers note the average degree of scrubbing and anti-cellulite properties of the product. The most affordable scrub in our review, the price category is about 100 rubles for a 300 ml jar.

If you are one of those who prefer natural ingredients, and also do not like to spend their money on something that you can make yourself, then the second part of this article will be useful for you. In it, we will talk about recipes for homemade scrubs for different types of facial skin, a recipe for cellulite scrubs and stretch marks.

Scrubs for facial skin should be soft in composition, not contain large particles with sharp edges, so as not to injure delicate skin. Scrubs help the skin get rid of dead cells, making it soft and velvety. Consider the most popular recipes for homemade scrubs for different skin types.

For girls with oily skin, a freshly ground coffee scrub is perfect. For such facial skin, there are a lot of folk recipes for scrubs based on natural products, we will present some of the most popular compositions.

Sugar scrub. To make a scrub, mix brown sugar with almond (hemp, argan) oil and ground coffee. For 1 tsp coffee and sugar accounts for 1 tbsp. oils. Apply to the skin, gently rubbing the mixture, rinse with water.

Scrub with salt. Mix salt, milk and coffee in a pre-prepared bowl in a ratio of 1:1:1. Lather your hands with laundry soap.Apply the resulting foam on the face, on top of the finished scrub. Massage for a few minutes, rinse.

coffee scrub. Ground coffee is mixed in equal proportions (you can use coffee grounds) and natural yogurt. Massage for a few minutes, rinse.

Coffee scrub. Mix in equal proportions olive oil, coffee grounds, sour cream and coarse sea salt. Gently massage into skin and rinse with water.

Honey scrub. For such a scrub, you need to mix 1/2 teaspoon of any nourishing oil, honey, freshly ground coffee and cream. Leave on the skin for a couple of minutes, rinse.

Scrub for flaky skin. Beforehand, a handful of walnuts should be chopped in a blender or coffee grinder. Mix the resulting flour with a teaspoon of warm coconut oil, one egg yolk and 1 tsp. coffee. Rub the mixture on the skin for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with water.

Scrub with essential oils. For such a scrub, sugar and coffee are mixed in equal amounts, ½ tbsp is added. any cosmetic oil, 1-2 drops of orange essential oil and 1 drop of juniper essential oil. Rub on the skin for ten minutes, rinse.

Salt scrub. Make a mixture of equal proportions (about 2 tablespoons) of sea salt and coffee. Add a few drops of any nourishing oil. Massage the skin for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with water.

Anti-cellulite scrub with grape seeds. Grind in a blender 2 tbsp. l. grape seeds. In the resulting mixture, add a teaspoon of melted butter and 1 tbsp. l.coffee. Rub the finished mixture into problem areas, massaging them as actively as possible in order to accelerate blood flow in this area of ​​the body. After the massage, rinse off the scrub and apply a moisturizer to the skin.

Most women, after they know the happiness of motherhood, notice stretch marks on their stomachs, or striae, as doctors call them. A sudden change in weight also contributes to the formation of stretch marks in both men and women. It has been scientifically proven that it is impossible to completely get rid of old stretch marks on your own, however, with the help of scrubs, you can even out the skin in the area with stretch marks as much as possible, and remove fresh stretch marks that have not yet had time to turn white.

"Burning" scrub. In equal proportions, you need to mix ground cinnamon, red pepper, sugar, butter, coffee. Rub the mixture into the skin for ten minutes, rinse.

Honey. Mix a few tablespoons of sugar, salt, honey and coffee. Massage the area with striae for 10-15 minutes, then dry yourself thoroughly with a terry towel.

As you probably already guessed, with the help of scrubs you can get rid of many cosmetic defects. The main thing to remember is that the frequent use of such mixtures (more than 2 times a week) can only harm your skin, so you should not get carried away.