How can coffee be an energizer, both physically and mentally? Pooja Nagdev, Founder Inatur, will help you explore the potential benefits of coffee that make it an indispensable part of our wellness rituals.

Coffee/Caffeine is an antioxidant that helps to improve overall skin health. It is enriched with nutrients that are beneficial for the skin, hair, and scalp and makes an excellent exfoliator that leaves skin smooth and moisturized. It even treats acne as it stimulates blood circulation leading to lymphatic drainage and breaking of fat cells in the body. And mentally, it calms the mind and relaxes the body. For many of us drinking coffee makes sailing through our workdays smooth.

Promotes Healthy Skin- Coffee naturally delivers almost a dozen antioxidants that protect cells from the damage of free radicals and improve skin health. It helps to fight premature aging by devouring the free radicals that damage the lipids resulting in plump and wrinkle-free skin. It is anti-inflammatory and repairs any damage that is caused by acne. When applied as a mask, coffee helps to improve the blood flow and makes the skin radiant and bright.

Blasts Away Cellulite- Caffeine is scientifically proven to blast away cellulite. It has properties that stimulate blood circulation leading to the melting of fats in the body. Exfoliation done with coffee grits brings in a warming effect in the body helping in fat reduction.

Excellent Exfoliant- Ground Coffee does not dissolve in water, thus making it an excellent natural exfoliant for dead skin cells. One can make a coffee scrub at home with this simple formula:

• 1 teaspoon of fresh coffee grounds finely powdered
• ½ teaspoon of powdered brown sugar
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2-3 teaspoon – Low fat milk (oily skin) / Milk cream (dry skin)

Scrub the mixture into the skin once every few days after washing the body. Let the scrub sit on the skin for a few minutes, then rinse it off. This will also help in removing tan from skin.

Reduces Under Eye Bags- Coffee increases blood flow, which can help in naturally tightening of the skin. The result may be a reduction in water retention under the eyes. It carries chlorogenic acids that reduce inflammation around the eyes. Make your coffee bags at home and place them over your eyes.

Protects from UV Rays- Coffee contains antioxidants, such as polyphenols that may help in protecting against ultraviolet (UV) rays and some signs of aging linked to sun exposure. UV rays lead to uneven skin tone, sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. Caffeic acid is a plant hydro cinnamic acid, that is known to have a powerful antioxidant activity.

Natural Hair Colour- People with brown hair looking to add a little depth to their natural colour may want to try coffee as a hair colour. To darken the hair with coffee:
Take Henna leaves and Indigo leaves powder in equal proportions. Brew a cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. Make a paste with this coffee water and apply it to the hair. You will be amazed to see the colour.

Coffee is a miraculous ingredient for skin and hair. It contains a variety of compounds that benefit the skin, scalp, and hair. And yes, this magical ingredient works to help in the beauty department as well. Coffee grounds naturally exfoliate dead skin and leave the skin smooth and moisturized.

Disclaimer: This article is authored by Pooja Nagdev (Founder) INATUR. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not represent those of GlobalSpa.

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