3 homemade masks with coffee to reduce dark circles, blemishes or pimples –

Anyone who believes that coffee belongs only in the pre-workout to give you plenty of energy and help burn fat is wrong. That’s because when it comes to body care, the grain can also be a great ally, even to reduce dark circles and pimples.

Dermatologist Renata Marques, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD), explains that the versatility of coffee can be explained by its anti-inflammatory components. “It acts on circulation, increasing the body’s blood flow. In this way, it is possible to reduce the accumulation of toxins and improve oxygenation. In this way, there is a decrease in all types of inflammation, from acne to cellulite”, says the specialist.

“Coffee acts on circulation, increasing blood flow in the body.”

In its composition, one of the highlights is the high concentration of flavonoids, bioactive compounds that protect the dermis from the effect of free radicals, responsible for untimely aging.

Including, one of the many ways to take advantage of the full potential of the grain for face care is to bet on face masks. Those made with coffee grounds are used to alleviate the presence of dark circles. It is also indicated for bags under the eyes and to lighten the skin, smoothing spots. The caffeine present in coffee powder has whitening and firming properties.

Next, check out how to take care of your face at home:

1. Homemade coffee mask to treat pimples

The sludge that used to go to waste is now a powerful ally of your beauty and can alleviate the discomfort of pimples. “In addition to mitigating skin inflammation, it promotes cell renewal,” says Renata Marques.

Remember to wash your face before applying the mask to maximize the effects.

It is interesting to pass it close to the eyes (without letting it get inside the eye) because the mixture has a whitening effect. The mask should act for 20 minutes and then just remove it with warm water or at room temperature and then apply the face cream you are used to using daily.

“You can do this mask twice a week or whenever you feel the need. Observe the soft touch that your skin will have right after the removal”, comments the dermatologist.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole milk 2 tablespoons coffee grounds

Method of preparation

With the help of a spoon or spatula, mix all the ingredients until smooth. Be careful: it shouldn’t be too liquid so you don’t miss the right point. With the help of the brush, apply to the face.

2. Homemade coffee mask to reduce dark circles

Add a small pinch of black pepper with a little bit of grounds left over from the coffee you made. Then add the coconut oil to the mixture. You will not use defined portions. You only need to mix these ingredients. Once the mask is done, you can now apply it to the dark circles.

Delicately, with the help of your fingers, massage gently. Wait between five to ten minutes for the mixture to work, it will dry out on top of the skin. To remove it, just wash the area with water. Finally, apply your usual moisturizer. Ideal to do at night.

3. Homemade coffee mask to whiten and improve acne

The best time to use the mixture is before bed, since after that you will not be in direct contact with the sun, preventing the appearance of spots.

Ideally, you should do this mask at least twice a week. In more extreme cases, do it on interspersed days (one day yes and the other no). The cool thing is that it is simple to make and can be applied to any skin type.

Ingredients

2 (two) tablespoons of coffee grounds 1 beaten egg white 1 or 2 drops of geranium or almond oil

Method of preparation

Mix all the ingredients until you get a sandy-looking paste. Before showering, apply this mixture to your face and be very careful not to rub your eye area. Make circular movements and control the strength so as not to harm the skin. In the eye area, apply the mask very carefully. Let it act for 10 minutes. Then remove the mask with water at room temperature (or lukewarm, using bath water). Dry your face carefully and apply the cream you normally use. If your skin is oily, use creams that do not use oils in their composition.