For those of us who love to indulge in that second cup of coffee in the morning, why not take that passion for java a step further? Many skin care divas are discovering what women in locations like Hawaii, Bali and South America have known for years: coffee is good for your skin. You can now find coffee grounds as an ingredient in a number of scrubs and body wraps that are offered at spas and sold at cosmetic retailers. There is even a plethora of recipes that will show you how to make your own beauty products using coffee at home. So why has this morning ritual become such a hot commodity for the skin care community?

The truth is that coffee is actually good for your skin for a number of reasons. First, caffeine has been proven to increase blood flow, which can be extremely beneficial in the topical treatment of cellulite. By improving circulation to the areas where cellulite occurs, you can facilitate the breakdown and removal of this unsightly cottage cheese condition. Women in South America who use this ingredient in skin creams have found that caffeine can also temporarily give a plumping and smoothing effect to skin. Caffeine can also act as a vasorestrictor – meaning that it can tighten and shrink blood vessels. This process can effectively diminish the appearance of varicose veins. The research is in and it shows that the caffeine that is found in coffee will do more than simply wake you up; it will revive your dull-looking skin as well.

How to Use those Coffee Grounds

Instead of sending those used coffee grounds to your rose garden or garbage next time you brew a pot of coffee, try whipping up your own beauty products with the help of this recycled product. Keep a small amount of grounds available to rub over your hands when you want to rid them of odors like garlic or fish. Mix the grounds with a bit of olive oil, and smear it over your cellulite regions. Wrap the area with plastic wrap, and leave on for a few minutes. Remove the plastic, and shower off, and you will enjoy glowing skin with a reduced appearance of that nasty cellulite. By combining a bit of those grounds with a egg white, you can create an effective exfoliation treatment that will leave your skin its absolute softest.

Another good use for your used coffee grounds is to combine them with your favorite cleanser to create an exfoliating scrub with an oh, so yummy scent. Use this scrub before applying your sunless tanning products to get a smooth finish from your sunless lotion or gel. Freshly exfoliated skin is less likely to streak from these sunless products. Or simply apply whenever your skin begins to show a dull appearance and needs a lift and a glow.

Isn’t it lovely to know that we can have our cup of coffee, and wear it on our skin as well? Pass the java. It’s time for beautiful skin.

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