Coffee, here is an ingredient that can be used not only for the preparation of the well-known drink, but also for the creation of natural do-it-yourself cosmetics. Homemade natural cosmetics allow us to know perfectly the composition of the products that we will decide to apply on our skin, they guarantee us to save money and take care of our beauty by reducing our environmental impact and the amount of waste produced, while guaranteeing complete confidence in self-care. So here are some simple and practical recipes to try right away.
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Il coffee, here is an ingredient that can be used not only for the preparation of the well-known drink, but also for the realization of do-it-yourself natural cosmetics.
I homemade natural cosmetics they allow us to know perfectly the composition of the products that we decide to apply on our skin, they guarantee us to save money and take care of our beauty by reducing our environmental impact and the amount of waste produced, while guaranteeing complete safety as regards self-care.
So here are some simple and practical recipes to try right away.
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Face mask
Using ground coffee or coffee grounds, you can prepare one purifying face mask. You will need to mix 4 tablespoons of coffee powder, 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 8 tablespoons of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of rice malt. All the ingredients must be well blended with a spoon, adding a little water if necessary. The mask should be applied to the face by performing light massages, left to act for fifteen minutes and rinsed with warm water.
Coffee body scrub
A completely natural exfoliating body scrub can be prepared using a few simple ingredients commonly found in our kitchens. The scrub can be kept intact inside a glass jar for a few weeks. In a bowl, mix a glass of ground coffee or dry coffee grounds, a glass of brown sugar, half a glass of olive oil, a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and half a teaspoon of nutmeg. The scrub will be applied to the body with circular massages before the shower.
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3) Anti-cellulite treatment with mint and coffee
Coffee and mint act synergistically to counteract cellulite from the outside. Both coffee and mint are often found in anti-cellulite products commonly on sale. For the realization of this treatment, to be prepared at the moment, it will be necessary to pour into a bowl four tablespoons of ground coffee and two tablespoons of coconut or olive oil. After mixing the two ingredients well, a teaspoon of dried mint powder, or the essential oil of mint, in the quantity of two drops. The treatment must be massaged consistently on the critical points and with circular and direct movements from the bottom upwards before the shower, preferably every day, to obtain the desired results.
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4) Coffee bath salts
The coffee bath salts can be used for an energizing foot bath useful for relieving fatigue at the end of the day. You can obtain your natural bath salts by mixing 200 grams of. In a bowl with the help of a wooden spoon common or whole coarse salt, four tablespoons of ground coffee and one tablespoon of cocoa powder. You can also add four drops of sweet orange essential oil to obtain a perfumed scrub, to be kept inside a tightly closed glass jar. It is a long-life product, suitable to prepare for yourself or to give as a gift.
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5) Coffee face scrub
With the coffee powder it is possible to prepare a gentle scrub for the face. Coffee powder can also be obtained by grinding the beans directly with a coffee grinder or kitchen grinder. In addition, i coffee grounds recovered from the coffee maker, after allowing them to air dry. After pouring half a glass of ground coffee into a bowl, you will need to pour in the olive oil a little and mix with a wooden spoon until you get a creamy mixture. A drop of essential oil of lavender. The scrub should be gently massaged into the face and rinsed off with warm water. It can be stored in the refrigerator for two or three days.
Marta Albè
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