We obviously will not miss the morning cup of coffee which boosts metabolism and energy. Did you ever know that a face mask with the coffee powder can also work wonders on your skin?
Well, thanks to its antioxidants, which help fight free radicals in the clogged pores that can lead to skin damage. Also, when you gulp down a cup of coffee it boosts antioxidants into your body.
While a cup of coffee provides antioxidants internally, it enhances the skin texture externally by applying topically as a mask or scrub.
DIY Coffee Face Mask For Glowing Skin
1. Gram flour and Coffee face mask
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Coffee powder
- 1 Tbsp Gram flour
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- Few drops of Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Yogurt
How to prepare and apply?
You just need to take two tablespoons of coffee grounds or powder in a bowl. To that, add gram flour, honey, yogurt and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients into a smooth and spreadable paste. Apply the mask all over your face and neck area. Let it dry for 10-20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Later, apply a good moisturiser to your face. Repeat this treatment 2-3 times a week.
This Gram flour and coffee face mask will make your skin fair and glowing because of the antioxidant properties of coffee which can cleanse your skin by removing excess oils, dirt and bacteria. It can also tighten your skin by removing fine lines and wrinkles from your face. Gram flour will absorb the excess oils from your skin while yogurt lightens the skin. Honey and lemon juice acts as natural bleaching agents. They help to lighten and brighten your skin texture.
2. Aloe vera and Coffee grounds face mask
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Coffee grounds
- 2 Tbsps Aloe vera gel
How to prepare and apply?
Take two tablespoons of ground coffee powder in a mixing bowl. To that, add another two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Mix both the ingredients until well combined. Apply the mask all over your face without leaving the corners and neck. Now, gently massage your face with circular strokes for a while and let it dry. When the mask dries, rinse it off with warm water and pat dry. Apply a moisturiser to leave the skin moisturized. Repeat this treatment frequently.
The Caffeine in coffee powder will lighten pigmentation, dark spots, sun spots and blemishes. It also brings back the glow and brightens your skin tone. Aloe vera also helps with skin lightening and it greatly helps with moisturizing the dry skin.
3. Honey and Coffee face mask
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Coffee powder
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- Few drops of Lemon Juice
How to prepare and apply?
In a mixing bowl, take 2 tablespoons of coffee powder, a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until they get well combined. Apply the thick paste all over your face and neck area. Massage your face with circular strokes for a while and wash it off. Pat dry and apply a moisturiser to leave your skin soft and supple. Repeat this treatment twice a week.
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