How to make a coffee scrub

The coffee has managed to position itself as one of the most consumed beverages every day in the world. In fact, right now I am enjoying the taste and aroma of a small cup of coffee, always not exceeding-of course, the number of cups of coffee that can be taken a day maximum. As you surely know, coffee is especially rich in caffeine. About the benefits of caffeine, we can name some of the most popular and popular: it tends to improve our mood, stimulates the sense of alertness, improves digestion and reduces headache thanks to its analgesic qualities. While, if you are an athlete, it helps you to improve the pace of physical exercise, performing better and continuing to burn fat even after you have finished the activity.

However, did you know that it also becomes a very beneficial food for beauty? Not only when it is applied to the skin, but precisely when we consume it habitually. It stands out for its high antioxidant content and for his stimulating effect, which translates into caffeine is able to dilate blood vessels, toning and tightening tissues while increasing blood circulation and reduces water retention. Therefore, it is very interesting in case of cellulitis, either as a cellulite preventative or as a natural treatment.

Precisely because of this quality, this time we want to explain how to prepare a coffee scrub especially recommended to apply on the skin, especially in those areas where orange skin and cellulite has appeared. We explain the ingredients you need and the steps to prepare it easily.

Ingredients needed

  • Half a cup of freshly ground coffee
  • 4 tablespoons of water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps to make the coffee scrub

If you have coffee beans, it is ideal to use in this recipe, since it is more effective if the coffee has been freshly ground. Otherwise it is equally beneficial, and also applies to its application on the skin.

  1. Put the 4 tablespoons of water in a saucepan, and heat it.
  2. Once hot mix the half cup of coffee.
  3. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes, which will help the coffee absorb water and form a kind of paste.
  4. Now mix with the olive oil.

How to use the coffee scrub

Before applying the coffee exfoliant on the skin, it is recommended that you clean the area with hot water. Then apply the coffee scrub massaging the skin with circular movements for 5 minutes.

Allow 5 minutes to elapse and then remove the remains of the coffee scrub with warm water. Finally moisturize the skin with your usual moisturizer.

What is the coffee scrub for?

The coffee scrub is particularly interesting in case of cellulitis, either as a preventive or as a natural treatment to reduce and alleviate the known as orange peel.

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