If you’re a coffee person, we bet you’d agree that there are very few things that are as wonderful as that morning cuppa. Apart from making annoying colleagues more bearable, this caffeine-rich beverage is the perfect pick-me-up when you haven’t had enough sleep and it can certainly help you power through a busy day. Yes, you guessed right. Coffee is my go-to beverage! But not just for the reasons you think.
Coffee is a potent ingredient in the beauty department too! That’s why, this World Coffee Day, we’re celebrating in the best way we know – by applauding it for its beauty benefits. Here are some amazing skin benefits of coffee that make it a must-have in your beauty routine.
- An antioxidant blast
- Helps in getting rid of puffy eyes
- Is a great exfoliant
- Reduces cellulite
- Provides sun protection
An antioxidant blast
Antioxidants help protect your skin from free radical damage, and the good news is that coffee is brimming with antioxidants! What’s more, antioxidants help fight ageing too. So, a cup of coffee can really improve the health of your skin over time.
Helps in getting rid of puffy eyes
Didn’t sleep well? Coffee doesn’t just help you feel awake, it also helps you look awake. This is because caffeine stimulates blood flow and dilates the blood vessels, working on those puffy, inflamed eyes. The result is naturally tightened skin and reduced build-up of fluid under the eyes. Make a paste of finely ground coffee and water and dab it around the eyes. You can even apply this paste to your entire face to instantly brighten up your skin.
Is a great exfoliant
You may already know this, but ground coffee is a really good exfoliant. Since it doesn’t completely dissolve in water, ground coffee effectively scrubs away dead skin cells. It helps boost collagen levels, prevents premature ageing and tightens skin. Caffeic acid also has antimicrobial properties, which means that it helps protect skin against germs.
Reduces cellulite
Another great benefit of coffee is that it effectively helps reduce the appearance of cellulite on the skin. It helps in drawing fluid away from fat cells, essentially dehydrating the fat cells. This shrinks their size, resulting in a tightening effect from the outside.
Provides sun protection
Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants such as polyphenols that help protect skin against harmful UV rays. Drinking a cup of coffee puts you at a lesser risk of skin cancer as well as provides effective protection against signs of ageing caused due to sun exposure. This isn't a substitute for sunscreen, though. You'll still need to use sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn and the ageing effects of the sun.
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Sep 30, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!