Coffee is great for waking you from sleep in the morning, and as it turns out, great for beauty. If you’re not making the most of this divinely scented and caffeine-loaded natural miracle product, now is the time.
From hair treatments to scrubs, here are 5 coffee beauty hacks that prove our favorite beverage can really do it all.
1. Add Shine to Hair and Stimulate Growth
Washing your hair is the best way to remove hair product buildup, but twice a month you should do a deep clean as well. Apply brewed coffee grounds into your scalp with your fingertips for 60 seconds, rinse with cool water, and finish with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Over time, and with its use, you’ll find that your hair is shinier.
2. Soften Lips
The grittiness that makes coffee grounds an effective cleaning scrub also makes it an excellent exfoliant for your lips. If you’re tired of chapped lips, mix a half-teaspoon of used coffee grounds with a half-teaspoon of honey to create a smooth, yet effective lip scrub. Rub the mixture on your lips gently in a circular motion for 30 seconds, then remove it with a wet washcloth and get soft lips.
3. Treat Under-Eye Puffiness
Under-eye dark circles and puffiness—caused by genetics, allergies, or lack of sleep—are some of the most common beauty complaints. Apply cool coffee grounds to your under-eye area, let it sit for 10 minutes, and rinse well. The anti-inflammatory properties in caffeine constrict the blood vessels, resulting in reduced under-eye swelling.
4. Glowing and Radiant Skin
Coffee can perk up your appearance. The caffeine increases circulation to your face, instantly brightening your complexion giving you glowing and radiant skin. It also boosts the production of collagen—a protein that keeps skin strong, supple, and smooth.
5. Soften Rough Heels
Compounds in the coffee help encourage cell turnover to quickly reveal new, healthy skin cells, resulting in smoother soles. Bonus: Rubbing the leftover grounds on heels post-soak helps scrap away any remaining dead and dry skin.