01/12Say goodbye to those chemical products and opt for these DIY coffee beauty products

Say goodbye to those chemical products and opt for these DIY coffee beauty products

Most of us can't do without our morning cup of coffee. It makes us feel so fresh and rejuvenated and keeps all the cogs in our brain in working condition. But who says you have to limit this magical bean to drinks? There are a hoard of beauty benefits coffee has to offer. From brightening your skin to reducing inflammation to boosting hair growth and even fighting cellulite, beauty products made from coffee can come to your aid in no time. Here are some DIYs you can make using coffee.

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02/12Coffee and aloe vera scrub

Coffee and aloe vera scrub

Want smooth skin? This is the scrub for you. For this treatment, you will need three tablespoons of aloe vera gel and a ΒΌ cup of coffee grounds. Blend the ingredients well before you apply this treatment all over your face and body. Massage the scrub all over for 10 minutes. This will help to stimulate the cells, which will help to give you that glow. This blend is also very soothing to use on skin.

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03/12Coffee and banana scrub for feet

Coffee and banana scrub for feet

Mix a quarter cup each of coffee and olive oil with half a cup of bananas and kosher salt. Massage this mixture gently all over your feet. Leave it on for at least 10 minutes before you wash it off with lukewarm water. The banana helps to make your feet smooth and pretty, while the coffee helps to get rid of dead skin cells. The kosher salt also has an important role to play as it tackles bacteria.

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04/12Coffee and cinnamon full body scrub

Coffee and cinnamon full body scrub

Mix half a cup each of coffee and sugar with a quarter cup of coconut oil. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, which has antibacterial properties, to the mix. Blending all these ingredients together is beneficial for your skin because it works to get rid of dead skin cells, excess oil and soothes irritated skin caused by infections. Apply this treatment all over your body, but scrub only for 15 minutes.

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05/12Coffee, olive oil and sugar scrub

Coffee, olive oil and sugar scrub

Using olive oil on the skin will provide it with loads of nourishment and keep it moisturised. Meanwhile, the coffee naturally exfoliates the skin and helps to make it more firm. This scrub is also packed with a rich amount of antioxidants, which helps to improve the health of the skin and make it glow. For this mixture, combine two tablespoons of coffee with a tablespoon of granulated sugar. Add a tiny amount of olive oil to the mix and blend all the ingredients together well. You can use the scrub on your face or all over the body.

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06/12Benefits of coffee

Benefits of coffee

Since coffee is said to be rich in antioxidants it can help get rid of toxins from the body and can get rid of premature ageing of the skin. It also contains antibacterial and powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Using it on your skin can fight the appearance of cellulite while also improving your blood circulation. And when used on the scalp, it can get rid of dead skin cells and excess sebum and give you amazing looking hair.

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07/12Exfoliating Face Scrub

Exfoliating Face Scrub

Take 3 tbsp coffee grounds, 1 tbsp natural oil of your choice (olive, grape seed, coconut, almond) and 1 tbsp brown sugar. First, you need to mix the dry ingredients and then you have to add oil to them. Massage it onto your face in gentle circular motions and once done, rinse it off with warm water.

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08/12Shiny Hair Treatment

Shiny Hair Treatment

Washing your hair with freshly brewed coffee can help restore its lustre and texture. Prepare some strong coffee and then add some water to it. Let the mixture cool down until it's lukewarm and then pour the liquid onto your hair and scalp. Secure all your hair in a towel or a plastic cap if you want to avoid stains and let it sit for 20 minutes. Wash your hair with warm water afterwards.

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09/12Hands And Feet

Hands And Feet

In a bowl add 1-1/2 cups raw cane sugar, 1/2 cup dry coffee grounds, 1 tsp all-natural coffee extract, 1 tsp hazelnut extract, 1/2 cup sweet almond oil and 1 tsp chocolate extract. Stir all the ingredients well until you reach a certain consistency. Scoop out some of this scrub and rub it on your hands and feet in gentle circular motions. Rinse with water once done.

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10/12Face mask

Face mask

For this, you'll need 1 cup of fresh organic coffee grounds, 1/2 cup of Organic Coconut Oil and 1 tbsp of Manuka Honey. Mix all of these ingredients in a bowl and then apply it on cleansed skin. Leave it on your skin for 10 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Apply some moisturiser to your skin afterwards.

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