How often do we struggle to find commercial products that can improve the appearance of our skin, unaware that often the best products might be the ones we already have in the pantry?
In particular, DIY masks are true beauty allies because they allow you to have blemish-free skin using only natural products and thus control the origin of each specific ingredient.
On this subject, today we are going to see together how to prepare a DIY mask with honey and coffee: here is the recipe revealed!
Preparation:
Preparing this DIY mask is really quick and easy, as it requires very few ingredients.
In fact, all you need is:
100 grams of ground coffee
75 grams of honey
Then add the ground coffee with honey to a bowl and mix everything until you get a thick and homogeneous mixture. The result should be a very homogeneous mixture that is easy to spread.
If you want to make it more effective and want to nourish your skin more, you can also add a teaspoon of extra virgin oil or sweet almond oil.
As an alternative to ground coffee, you can also use coffee grounds. Let them cool and then mix them with honey and olive oil (if you prefer).
And you won’t believe it, but… your mask is ready to be applied to your face!
Application:
Before applying the mask, it is advisable to cleanse and clean the face thoroughly to allow the mask to penetrate the pores.
Once your face is cleansed, apply the mask evenly to your face using a brush or your fingers.
Massage it gently in circular motions to promote exfoliation. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
At this point, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and gently dry your face with a soft towel.
For best results, we suggest applying the mask twice a week.
However, it is advisable not to exceed two weekly applications, as the exfoliating action could irritate your skin.
We also remind you that coffee is a powerful exfoliant, so it is advisable not to rub it too much into the skin as it could irritate the most sensitive skin.
Benefits:
The coffee and honey mask acts as a natural scrub capable of regenerating the face, removing dead cells and cleaning skin pores.
Honey, in fact, helps absorb the dirt that accumulates in the pores and also has an antiseptic function, therefore it eliminates bacteria and prevents their appearance.
In addition, it has emollient characteristics and, therefore, is a nutrient capable of deeply hydrating the skin and making it brighter.
Coffee, on the other hand, is rich in antioxidants and is therefore useful in preventing cellular aging and fighting free radicals.
Additionally, it helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.
Finally, thanks to its grain, it acts as an exfoliant and promotes the opening of pores so that the nutrients from the mask can penetrate the epidermis and cleanse it.
Your skin will therefore be purified of impurities thanks to the properties of coffee, while it will become very soft thanks to the properties of honey.
In short, this mask alone has an exfoliating, hydrating, purifying and anti-aging function.
What else could you wish for?
Contraindications:
Avoid use in case of allergies or hypersensitivity to one or more components. Seek medical advice even if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are unsure how the ingredients will react, it may be helpful to test on a small area of your skin before applying.
