Six ways to use ground coffee as a skincare product

Acne treatment

Use ground coffee as a natural antibacterial exfoliator, by rubbing an adequate amount of it gently on your face. Doing so helps remove dead skin cells and reduce acne.

You can try mixing three teaspoons of ground coffee, a teaspoon of gram flour, three teaspoons of honey, two teaspoons of aloe vera gel, and two to three lavender oil drops together. Put the mixture on your face, leave for 15 minutes or until it dries, then wash your face with water.

Moisturizing

Mix a tablespoon of olive oil with half a tablespoon of ground coffee. Put the mixture on the body parts you want to add moisture, leave for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with water.

Both coffee and olive oil contain antioxidants, so they can protect your skin from premature ageing.

Both coffee and olive oil contain antioxidants, so they can protect your skin from premature ageing. Illustration photo by Freepik

UV protection

Coffee contains polyphenols, which can help prevent our skin from being affected by UV rays and reduce skin wrinkles caused by sunlight.

Mix a spoon of ground coffee with a spoon of lime juice, then put the mixture on your skin. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing off with water.

Swollen eyes treatment

Mix ground coffee with warm water. Dip a cotton pad into the mixture and pat it on the swollen areas.

Coffee is an anti-inflammatory ingredient, which can reduce swelling and inflammation.

Dark lips and skin treatment

Mix half a teaspoon of ground coffee, half a teaspoon of honey, and juice from half a lime together.

Apply the mixture to your skin or lips. Gently massage for a few minutes, before leaving it for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.

Frequently using a ground coffee mask on your skin and lips helps erase black spots on your skin, make your skin smoother and fairer, and make your lips naturally pink.

Eye dark circles reduction

Mix half a teaspoon of ground coffee with a teaspoon of honey. Apply the mixture to under your eye area, and leave it for between 10 and 15 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.

Coffee helps improve blood circulation, preventing blood vessels from getting blocked, which is the reason for dark circles under your eyes.