Since ancient times, coffee has been valued not only as a tasty and invigorating drink, but also as an excellent body care product. The great philosopher and physician Avicenna said back in the Middle Ages that coffee not only cleanses the skin and eliminates puffiness, but also gives it a truly magnificent aroma.
Today, homemade coffee scrubs are becoming increasingly popular among home beauty products for several reasons:
- accessibility – you can buy natural ground coffee in almost any large store;
- naturalness - contains only natural ingredients of natural origin;
- ease of production - only a minimum of time is required, ready-made coffee grounds or ground coffee beans and additional ingredients according to the composition;
- efficiency and wide spectrum of action - thanks to the unique elements included in coffee, the scrub helps cleanse and detoxify the skin, has an antibacterial effect, and is hypoallergenic.
Benefits of coffee for skin and hair
Coffee peeling is a great way to exfoliate and nourish not only the scalp, but also the hair. Such procedures improve the circulation of blood vessels, supplying the hair follicles with nutrients. In addition, the use of grains gently cleanses the scalp of dead cells and impurities.
The positive effect of coffee is due to its composition:
- tocopherol (vitamin E) – increases blood flow to the hair follicles, supplies them with oxygen;
- caffeine – strengthens roots, eliminates dandruff;
- sterols - awaken dormant follicles, make strands denser;
- chlorogenic acid – protects curls from the negative effects of the environment;
Regular use of coffee peeling can solve a number of problems related to the health and appearance of curls:
- removal of dead cells;
- prevention and treatment of dandruff;
- increased strand growth;
- oxygen supply to hair follicles;
- adding shine and softness;
- reduction of hair oiliness.
Why is coffee added to scrubs?
If your hair quickly becomes dirty, you must constantly use scalp scrubs. To do this, it is recommended to use a scrub with added coffee:
- Each hair is located in the cuticle, which wraps around the base of the hair. Fat, dirt, and sweat gradually accumulate in the cuticle, so it needs to be cleaned regularly. This can only be done using mechanical action with scrubbing particles;
- a scrub with coffee for hair promotes a rush of blood to the hair follicles, as a result of which the curls become healthier and thicker;
- peeling removes impurities, which allows the skin to receive more oxygen;
- foams, gels, and hairsprays clog the pores on the skin. Scrub is an effective tool for removing residual styling products;
- It is recommended to use a coffee scrub before cosmetic hair treatments, such as applying a mask. The beneficial substances from the product will work better on a cleansed scalp.
What coffee is good for scrubs?
During the scrubbing process, a coffee scalp scrub thoroughly removes dead cells, cleanses and revitalizes the skin. In order to prepare a cosmetic product, you will need natural ground coffee.
On a note! Instant coffee is not suitable for scrubbing because it does not contain abrasive particles and, in addition, it contains many chemical compounds that can negatively affect the condition of the skin and hair.
You should use natural ground coffee for the scrub.
Cooking at home
It is recommended to make a homemade scrub only from a natural product. Natural ground coffee of the smallest grind is perfect. It gently exfoliates the scalp without damaging the epidermis.
You can purchase coffee beans and grind them yourself immediately before use. In addition, to be completely sure that there are no chemical impurities, it is useful to buy green grains, roast them at home, and then grind them. This scrub will contain the most useful elements.
Often, the grounds left over from drinking a drink are used to prepare peeling for skin and hair. It must be from natural coffee only. The grounds can be stored for no more than five days in a cool, dark place.
But instant coffee is strictly prohibited for use in home cosmetics . It contains chemical impurities that can harm the health of your hair.
In order to prepare a scrub, you need to take ground grains and pour boiling water over them in proportions of one to one. Let it brew, and then rub it into the scalp with massaging movements. The mixture is washed off with shampoo and warm water. This is the simplest recipe, but it gives excellent results. After using it, the hair becomes soft, shiny and gains additional volume.
On a note. The scrub is applied to dirty hair immediately before washing.
Rules for using scalp scrubs
The scrub should be applied with light massaging movements.
There are several rules for how to apply peeling correctly:
- Oily scalp is scrubbed once every 7 days, and dry skin - once every 14-15 days;
- The duration of the procedure varies from 5 to 30 minutes. If the product contains nutrients, they need time to penetrate the pores of the skin and hair follicles;
- Before the cosmetic procedure, hair is moisturized, but without using shampoo;
- The product should be applied to the skin over the entire head with smooth massage movements;
- After the procedure, wash off the remaining scrub with warm water and shampoo;
- You should choose the home peeling recipe that will suit your specific hair type;
- Coffee peeling can wash the dye out of your hair faster, so it is not recommended for use on colored strands.
Best Recipes
It is useful to add additional ingredients to coffee scrubs that can enhance the effect and provide additional care.
With castor oil
To prepare you will need:
- ground coffee - 2 tablespoons;
- castor oil – 1 tablespoon.
The ingredients must be mixed and applied to the hair roots. Massage with light movements for 5-10 minutes and then rinse with shampoo.
The procedure is suitable for dry hair. Castor oil relieves the scalp from dryness and flaking, nourishes and saturates the hair follicles with vitamins.
With red pepper and burdock oil
To prepare you will need:
- ground coffee or grounds - 4 tablespoons;
- ground red pepper – 0.5 teaspoon;
- burdock oil – 2 tablespoons.
All components need to be mixed and applied to the scalp, massage well. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to leave the mask on for a while. Then rinse your hair thoroughly with shampoo.
This scrub helps to cope with the problem of hair loss. Red pepper is an active ingredient that can seriously burn the head. With its properties, it activates blood circulation, which makes hair follicles stronger.
With egg yolk and honey
To prepare you will need:
- coffee grounds – 2 tablespoons;
- egg yolk – 1 piece;
- honey – 1 tablespoon.
The ingredients must be mixed well, and the resulting mass should be applied to the hairline, gently massaging with your fingers. Rinse off with running water.
This scrub can be used instead of shampoo, as egg yolk perfectly cleanses the scalp. A mixture of these components is an effective remedy for itching and dandruff.
Note! If the coffee is not completely washed out of your hair, a soft-bristled brush will help remove it after the hair is completely dry.
Coffee body scrub recipes
Over the years, a huge number of recipes for scrubbing mixtures with coffee have been invented that you can prepare yourself. Their composition varies depending on the area of application and the desired effect.
Anti-cellulite scrub
Everyone knows that excessive consumption of coffee as a drink provokes the formation of an unsightly “orange peel”. But, paradoxically, most often coffee scrubs are used specifically to combat cellulite.
Here are several effective recipes with pronounced anti-cellulite properties.
* Ground coffee and body wash.
Yes, the simplest option is a simple combination of a cosmetic procedure and a shower. Combine your favorite shower gel and a tablespoon of coffee grounds (can be replaced with dry powder) in your palm. And continue washing, slightly increasing friction on problem areas.
* Coffee and honey scrub.
Coffee and honey scrub
Just like caffeine, natural honey helps stimulate blood circulation and accelerate cellular metabolism, and even in its own form has an anti-cellulite effect.
For the scrub you will need:
- One tablespoon of candied honey (with grains).
- One teaspoon of ground coffee.
- One teaspoon of cognac.
Pour ground coffee into a clay bowl and add a little hot water. The coffee swells within 15-20 minutes. Then add honey and cognac. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Apply the resulting mixture with strong massage circular movements onto the steamed skin of the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Cognac not only warms the skin, but when combined with coffee, it envelops you in a lasting cloud of tart coffee aroma.
* Coffee-cinnamon hot scrub.
Coffee-cinnamon scrub
Pepper is often added to anti-cellulite creams. It provokes vasodilation, regenerates the skin, and promotes fat burning.
Therefore, to prepare this scrub you will need:
- 3.5 tablespoons of ground coffee.
- A tablespoon (without a slide) of cinnamon.
- A tablespoon of hot pepper tincture.
- A tablespoon of olive oil.
Pepper tincture can be made by pouring 2 pods of chili pepper with half a glass of boiling water for a day.
Carefully mix the ingredients into a glass jar and store in a dark place for up to 10 days. The volume should be enough for several uses.
Massage problem areas for 15 minutes, then rinse everything thoroughly and take a contrast shower.
Once again: Wash your hands THOROUGH! Do not allow pepper to get into your eyes.
After such scrub-massages, you need to apply a nourishing cream to the body to soothe irritation and moisturize the skin.
Against stretch marks
In the fight against aesthetic skin defects such as stretch marks or stretch marks, natural scrubbing is one of the key components of complex therapy.
As soon as the first stretch marks appear, you can prepare a mixture of scrubs with coffee and essential oils
* Coffee-sugar scrub with oils
Compound:
- Two tbsp. l. coffee grounds.
- Two tbsp. l. cosmetics avocado oils.
- Five caps. rosemary oil + one drop. almond
- One tsp. Sahara.
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Apply to damp skin, massage for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. Additional moisturizing is not required.
* Rose oil scrub
Rose oil scrub
Compound:
- Two tbsp. l. ground coffee from green beans.
- Two tbsp. l. honey.
- 10 drops rose oil.
Melt honey in a water bath, add coffee and butter. Stirring, let sit for about 20 minutes. Then leave to cool directly in the water.
Very gently massage the skin with the resulting scrub, paying special attention to stretch marks. Rinse off with warm water. Moisturize your skin with your favorite cream.
Scrubbing against body hair
Before the hair removal procedure, if you have ingrown hairs, pamper yourself in a hot bath or shower, and then do a coffee peeling. To do this you will need 1 spoon of ground coffee and the same amount of sugar. You can add 1-2 teaspoons of any cosmetic oil.
In addition, there is a “grandmother’s” recipe for completely getting rid of unwanted hairs.
Its essence is that a mixture of coffee powder and soda in a 3:1 ratio is mixed with water until the consistency of sour cream. Soda, when exposed to a coffee scrub, penetrates deep into the skin and gradually destroys the hair follicles. With regular use, fair-haired girls may experience hair loss in the treated area, while dark-haired girls may experience thinning and lightening of the hairs.
Professional products
Those who don’t want to bother making scrubs at home can turn to professional cosmetics with the addition of coffee. Some of the most proven ones are:
- Lucky Locks from HELEN GOLD - in addition to coffee, this hair scrub contains sea salt, olive oil, grape seed oil, almond and argan oil. The product improves blood circulation and provides an influx of oxygen, so that the hair follicles receive all the necessary substances.
- Mini-mask-scrub for scalp “Berber coffee” from the manufacturer of natural cosmetics Meela Meelo. The composition also contains argan oil and Moroccan mud. This inexpensive product regulates the sebaceous glands and stimulates hair growth.
Why is it necessary to exfoliate?
A scrubbing composition for the scalp helps remove excess sebum from the surface of the epithelium and roots, and therefore is especially indicated for excessively oily hair, but it can also be used to care for any type of hair. Abrasive cosmetics perfectly cleanse the skin of all types of impurities, improve blood circulation and supply the hair follicles with oxygen and beneficial substances. To care for the scalp, you can purchase ready-made peeling at a pharmacy or store, but as practice shows, the best results are obtained from hair scrubs made from natural products at home.
The usefulness of cleansing the scalp with abrasive cosmetic compounds
The use of scrubbing compositions in the care of hair and scalp gives amazing results, since when applying a cosmetic product you give the hair roots a typical massage, which improves blood circulation in the layers of the epithelium and catalyzes metabolic processes in the cells and hair follicles. Thanks to the launch of all the indicated necessary processes, the rate of hair growth accelerates, and the dermis of the head receives real saturation with oxygen and nutritional substances.
Cosmetologists recommend using peelings to achieve the following effects:
- Cleansing pores from deep impurities and accumulations of sebum (“sebaceous plugs”);
- Freeing the scalp from dead keratinized particles of the epithelium;
- For proper saturation of hair follicles and epidermal cells with oxygen, vitamin and mineral complexes;
- To debug the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
The constant use of abrasive cosmetics to cleanse the scalp at home allows you to improve the condition of your hair - a beautiful, healthy shine returns to your curls, they remain unstained longer, gain smoothness and manageability, and are easier to comb and style.
Abrasives for home scrubs
How to cleanse your scalp at home, not in a salon?
It’s painfully simple - prepare a homemade scrub from affordable and ordinary products that will act as an abrasive in the scrubbing composition.
Let's list these products:
You can use sea salt as a base for homemade abrasive cosmetics for curls. The salt must certainly be large, since finely ground salt on wet hair will quickly dissolve and will not give the desired effect of deep cleansing the skin. If you don’t have sea salt, you can use table salt (rock salt). A salt scrub for damaged hair amazingly cleanses the pores of the dermis from dust and dirt;- If you are interested in the question of how to properly cleanse your scalp of dead skin, we can recommend using nut shells in making a homemade abrasive. Crushed nut shells are sufficiently hard and perfectly exfoliate the dead layer of epithelium;
- The scrub may also contain crushed fruit seeds. This abrasive not only amazingly cleanses pores, but also saturates the epithelium with valuable amino acids;
- You can use a variety of grains, including coffee beans, to make homemade abrasives.
Different types of sugar can be used as material for homemade scrubs, but sugar scrubs require proper application and painstaking rinsing, otherwise the strands will stick together. You can also use baking soda to scrub the scalp - it will amazingly clean both the dermis and hair, but soda scrubs must be used with caution - they are not suitable for sensitive epidermis.
The nuances of introducing home cleaning compositions
To know how to cleanse the scalp with a natural scrub at home and achieve the greatest effect of the procedure, you must follow a number of rules when carrying out the procedure. Let's get acquainted with the advice of professional cosmetologists on the use of home peeling compositions.
Do not use peeling compositions to cleanse the scalp and hair if there is damage to the surface of the skin - wounds, stitches from operations, deep scratches, purulent inflammation.
Be sure to inspect the scrub composition for allergenicity. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the skin on the bend of the elbow and wait a few hours - if irritation does not appear on the dermis, the scrub is suitable for cleansing procedures.
Peelings are applied to the stained head - there is no need to wash your hair with shampoos or moisten it with plenty of water beforehand. Moisten the roots quite a bit. Typically, abrasive cosmetics are distributed over the scalp and root part of the hair, but there are peelings that can also be used to treat the length.
Be sure to give a light head massage when applying the abrasive composition. Massage the dermis and the roots of the strands for 5-7 minutes. If the procedure uses a scrub mask, keep the mixture on your head for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off under running water.
After the procedure, it is better to rinse your hair with a herbal decoction. A fundamental note: after the scrubbing procedure, you do not need to dry your hair with a hair dryer, nor do you need to subject it to coloring or other procedures using chemicals.
Abrasive hair products should not be overused: if you have normal or dry hair, cleanse your hair every 10 days; if your strands are too oily, it is permissible to scrub once every seven days.
Cosmetologists and dermatologists recommend from time to time doing peelings based on various components, so that there is no addiction to the beneficial ingredients of the peeling, and it always gives an impeccable result in cleansing the hair and epithelium.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications to using coffee as a peeling, which should be taken into account before use:
- allergic reactions to coffee or other scrub components;
- presence of wounds or injuries on the scalp;
- increased skin sensitivity;
- bleached hair.
Scrubbing your head can significantly improve the condition of your hair. It is worth remembering that any hair product can have a lasting effect only with regular use. But at the same time, you cannot get carried away with this procedure. To avoid damaging your scalp and hair, it is best to use the scrub no more than once a week.
Reviews
Elina: “Good cosmetics cost a lot, and not everyone can afford expensive beauty products. But you can always use folk recipes, which are no worse than store-bought products. I discovered coffee scrub for myself. This is an excellent remedy that helps get rid of many problems. I drink coffee regularly and use the grounds for beauty purposes. Moreover, I scrub everything with the grounds: body, face, head. I'm pleased with the results."
Olga: “I did the aqua peeling procedure in the salon several times. But this is an expensive procedure, and I do not have the opportunity to do it regularly. My sister has been using coffee for cosmetic purposes for a long time, so I decided to try it. My hair is oily and gets dirty quickly. After only 5 scrubbing sessions, I began to notice that I can no longer wash my hair every day. Usually you wash it in the morning, and by the evening fatty icicles hang on your head. The coffee scrub helps get rid of oiliness, I will continue to use it.”
Ekaterina: “I really love all kinds of recipes for homemade cosmetics. I constantly experiment by making masks and peelings for the face. Now it’s the turn of the hair. I noticed that in the spring, during the period of vitamin deficiency, they became dull, brittle, and began to fall out. My hairdresser recommended that I try applying coffee grounds with olive oil once every two weeks. You know, the product really works. The hair became thicker and had a shine.”
Trichologists and cosmetologists recommend paying attention to coffee peeling for hair. It can help make strands more manageable, silky, smooth. The method does not require large financial investments, and is also very easy to use. At-home peels provide amazing results without breaking the bank.
14.08 2017
- Cocoa mask for hair growth and hair loss
Theme: Luxury hair
Hi all!
Do you drink coffee in the morning? I do it very rarely, mostly at lunchtime. But in this article we will not talk about taking this invigorating drink internally, but about its cosmetic properties and application. Coffee hair scrub is one of the ways to improve our hair on all fronts. Representatives of brown hair will especially appreciate it. Read on to learn how to make, apply and what are its benefits for hair.
Coffee is a natural product that is very popular among ingredients for various cosmetics, both homemade and purchased. It is useful not only for hair, but also for the face and body, and is also effectively used in scrubs to prevent ingrown hairs.
The effectiveness of coffee for hair and scalp is achieved due to its composition:
- tocopherol - relieves inflammation from the scalp, prevents the appearance of bacteria;
- caffeine - increases blood flow in the scalp, and as a result accelerates hair growth;
- sterols - maintain an optimal level of moisture in the scalp;
- chlorogenic acid - regenerates the skin, fights negative manifestations of the external environment;
- and many more useful elements.
In hair scrubs, coffee is used mainly in the form of coffee grounds (cake) or simply ground coffee.
It turns out that coffee can smooth out hair scales and make them smoother.
Coffee scrubs are intended for:
- cleansing the scalp of dead cells;
- accelerating hair growth;
- eliminating dandruff;
- shine and softness of hair;
- improving oxygen supply to hair follicles;
- removing toxins from the scalp;
- getting rid of excess fat.
These products can be easily prepared at home and are suitable for all hair and scalp types. Coffee is a very mild abrasive component, but it will certainly cope with its tasks. You just have to try and the results will not be long in coming.
After the first use, it seemed to me that I had just dyed or tinted my hair; the color became more saturated and shiny.
- Coffee facial scrub: gentle and effective skin cleansing at home
The use of caffeine in cosmetology
The use of caffeine in cosmetics does not affect the functioning of the nervous system and does not harm the body. Therefore, they can be safely used by people who suffer from high blood pressure and diseases of the nervous system.
Cosmetics with caffeine have no contraindications. The only condition when you should refuse to use them is individual intolerance (skin itching, rash, redness).
Cosmetics can be purchased at pharmacies, cosmetics and perfume stores, and household chemicals departments.
Caffeine Hair Tonic
The use of the product enhances hair growth and also allows you to:
- provide the necessary nutrition to the roots;
- increase the life cycle of the hair shaft.
Apply tonic in the morning after washing your hair. The strands should be slightly damp; to do this, soak the excess water with a towel. The product is applied with massaging movements.
Anti-hair loss shampoo with caffeine
To provide a therapeutic effect, you need to hold the shampoo for 2-3 minutes. This is how caffeine penetrates the roots and has a positive effect on the follicles. After this, you need to rinse your head with warm water. As a rule, such shampoos are suitable for daily use.
Caffeine shampoo eliminates dandruff and fights baldness. It has anti-inflammatory effects, eliminating itchy scalp.
Shampoo hair mask
Manufacturers add various beneficial substances and vitamins to store-bought hair shampoos. Therefore, mixing a chicken egg, 30 ml. espresso and 60 ml. any shampoo, we get an excellent nourishing mask that is suitable for absolutely any hair type.
A positive result can be observed after 3-4 procedures
Keep the mask on your hair for 30 minutes, rinse with warm water and get an excellent result in the form of nourished and well-groomed curls.
