Green coffee oil also helps get rid of unwanted fat deposits and puffiness, thus helping in the fight against extra pounds and making your figure more refined and attractive. Using this oil you can greatly reduce the appearance of cellulite in problem areas of the body.
How is green coffee oil obtained?
As for the coffee tree itself, it is an evergreen fruit shrub that is about 5 meters high and blooms with very fragrant flowers. Coffee bean oil is extracted by cold pressing green coffee beans. Green fresh beans produce an oil that has much more caffeine in its composition than roasted beans. This is such a versatile product that after its first use it becomes indispensable both in the first aid kit and in the cosmetic bag.
Of course, the main quality of this oil is that it is an indispensable remedy against cellulite.
A little history
There are many myths and legends associated with the coffee tree. One of them talks about an Ethiopian shepherd whose goats, having tasted the fruits and leaves of an evergreen bush, became very playful. After tasting the fruits, the young man himself felt a surge of energy and was able to maintain his vigor for 3 days without sleep or rest. The news about the magic tree gradually reached the mullah, who was also convinced of the miraculous effect. So coffee gradually conquered all countries and continents. In Russia, the drink was first tried at court in the 17th century; Peter I did a lot to spread coffee. The beans were a symbol of luxury and wealth, and fortune telling on coffee grounds was a very popular activity among the ladies of the court.
It is not known for certain when oil was first isolated from green grains. Women in Ethiopia used the product to moisturize and protect their skin from the scorching sun. It was the magic oil that made it possible to maintain a youthful face, erasing the boundaries of age. Today everyone can experience the miraculous effect of transformation.
Oil for aging skin
If we take a closer look at the main functions of green coffee oil, they can be divided into categories:
For aging skin. Green coffee oil, thanks to its multivitamin complex and hyaluronic acid, perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the skin for a long time. It also regenerates skin cells and smoothes out even the deepest wrinkles. The oil promotes the production of natural elastane and also helps maintain the required amount of fluid in the skin cells.
Green coffee oil is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin from the negative effects of the external environment, removes toxins from the body, improves metabolism, smoothes the skin and makes it more elastic.
Is coffee in cosmetics a marketing ploy or a noticeable benefit?
Do you start your day with a cup of aromatic coffee? Most likely, yes - after all, it is the most popular drink in the world. It’s not for nothing that coffee shops are opening on every corner.
The first mention of an invigorating drink dates back to the 15th century. The Turks were the first to roast coffee beans over an open fire and brew it - it was the birth of a star. By the middle of the 17th century, coffee shops had already opened throughout Europe, and even in London there were more than 300 of them. The coffee business became extremely profitable. Modern scientists have proven that 2 cups of coffee a day prevents Parkinson's disease, as well as liver and larynx cancer.
The cosmetics industry could not ignore these fragrant grains - they made their way from the kitchen to the spa, and then to the bathroom shelves. Let's see why coffee extracts in cosmetics are still trending.
Green, raw coffee is used for cosmetic purposes.
The Arabica variety is pressed into oil and produced into oil extracts rich in essential fatty acids, phytosterols and vitamin E.
Robusta is used to obtain various types of water-soluble extracts, high in caffeine and caffeic acid.
Green Coffee Extracts
Robusta is native to West Africa and contains much higher amounts of caffeine and polyphenols than Arabica. Unroasted beans contain one of the most powerful forms of antioxidants, chlorogenic acid (caffeic acid). This acid belongs to the group of polyphenolic compounds. It is capable of providing antioxidant, photoprotective, depigmenting and anti-inflammatory effects.
That is, the presence of this acid can help protect the skin from UV radiation and minimize the damage caused by it.
In studies by Japanese scientists, chlorogenic acid reduces redness caused by UV radiation within 24 hours of application to the skin.
Caffeine's ability to protect against photoaging was studied in Portugal and Brazil. True, they have so far been carried out on mice, but its ability to block the harmful effects of the sun has been confirmed. Under the influence of caffeine, damaged cells immediately die and do not harm healthy ones. In addition, caffeine stimulates enzymes responsible for the production of cholesterol, which is very important for dry and mature skin - the protective layer is restored and moisture is retained in the skin.
Oil for young skin
Green coffee oil is also very useful for young skin, as it contains antiseptics that quickly and efficiently get rid of acne and pimples. This is a great helper in evening out skin tone. It refreshes and moisturizes well, and also massages it.
Even if the skin is not in very good condition, flabby at an early age, then with green coffee oil it becomes fresher and glows with health.
As for the skin around the eyes, green coffee oil perfectly smoothes it and reduces wrinkles, including very deep ones. If you suffer from puffiness and bags under your eyes, then green coffee oil is the best way to deal with this problem.
Using green coffee oil for hair
Green coffee oil also helps in caring for hair, it strengthens and stimulates hair growth. For weak and thin hair, oil is an indispensable thing, as it adds volume and makes hair thicker.
Green coffee oil can be used not only for the face, but also for the whole body, as it helps get rid of stretch marks, smoothes the skin, tightens and regenerates. It also helps in the fight against excess weight and improves overall health. As an anti-cellulite remedy, green coffee oil helps remove subcutaneous fat and smooth the skin.
If you use this oil throughout the entire period of pregnancy, you can quickly, after childbirth, return the skin to good condition, smooth it out and increase its tone.
Since the oil is absorbed deeply, it discolors stretch marks, prevents the appearance of new ones and removes existing ones.
General recommendations
To achieve the desired effect, you should follow a number of recommendations:
- before use, you need to heat the oil to 38–40°;
- can be used in its pure form, prepared using masks, tonics, sunscreens;
- used for facial care throughout the year, in summer it protects from dehydration and ultraviolet radiation, in winter - from temperature changes and gusts of wind;
- the oil takes a long time to absorb, it is recommended to apply it an hour before applying makeup;
- can be used for dry, sensitive, dehydrated skin; the product is also recommended for the treatment of acne and acne;
- does not have an addictive effect, the results of regular use can be assessed after 3 weeks;
- goes well with base oils, as well as esters, herbs, clays, and can also be used as an independent cosmetic product;
- when enriching creams, emulsions, it is added in a single volume, it is not recommended to mix directly in a jar, this significantly reduces the shelf life;
- After the procedure with coffee oil, you do not need to use additional moisturizer.
Coffee oil against burns
If you like to sunbathe in the sun, you often encounter burns. Green coffee oil copes well with this problem, eliminating redness and swelling of the skin. It relieves pain and prevents tissue detachment. In such cases, the oil must be applied 3-5 times a day.
Green coffee oil is often used in massage rooms as an ideal additive to lotions and creams. The oil perfectly tones and helps active weight loss.
In addition to cosmetic properties, green coffee oil has psycho-emotional properties. The oil contains caffeine, which tones and helps with fatigue. It also eliminates fatigue, an excellent helper during depression.
To improve the condition of your facial skin, you need to use green coffee oil at night as a nourishing oil. You can also add it to night and day creams - add about 2-3 drops of oil to a single serving of cream.
Green coffee oil is an excellent nail plate restorer and also a hand moisturizer.
To do this, you need to lubricate your hands and nails in the morning and evening, especially carefully rub into the nails with oil. To get a more lasting and faster effect, you need to mix green coffee oil with strawberry or avocado oil.
Where is the best place to buy
You can purchase oil at a natural cosmetics store, pharmacy, or place an order online. The cost of 30 ml is from 450 to 700 rubles, it is better to choose well-known brands whose manufacturers indicate quality certificates. A high-quality product is sold in a dark glass bottle with a dispenser or pipette.
It should be stored at a temperature of 5–25°, protected from sunlight. Retains beneficial properties for 2 years. You can distinguish a spoiled product by the appearance of rancid notes; the aroma of fresh coffee oil is rich and homogeneous.
Oil against bags
If you wake up in the morning and there are bags under your eyes and you need to go to work, then green coffee oil will help you quickly deal with this problem, you just need to make an application mask around and under the eyes.
It is very good to apply oil under makeup. To do this, you need to moisten a cotton swab with water, squeeze out the cotton wool and drop a few drops of oil on it. Then spread the oil in a thin layer over the entire surface. After this, you should wait until the skin dries and apply normal makeup. In this case, there is no greasy residue on the face, since the oil is quickly absorbed without leaving any traces.
Advantages and disadvantages
The oil has a wide spectrum of action, providing comprehensive facial care. But before use, it is worth studying the characteristics of the natural product, its advantages, and disadvantages.
Pros:
- Suitable for all skin types;
- has rejuvenating, regenerating properties, soothes sensitive, irritated dermis;
- can be used throughout the year;
- You can evaluate the result after the first use;
- it is recommended to enrich ready-made cosmetics or create effective home recipes based on them;
- used to care for the face, body, and curls.
Minuses:
- contraindication is individual intolerance;
- high price.
Wrap recipe
Green coffee oil is used to wrap the entire body. This wrap requires exposure from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours.
If you use the oil all over your body after a shower, your skin will glow with health. A few drops of green coffee oil can be added to shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask - this will help make your hair healthier and stronger.
You can take tonic baths with green coffee oil by simply adding a few drops to the bath with emulsifiers, which can be honey, milk, or cream.
If you store green coffee oil in a cold place or in the refrigerator, it may harden. In this case, you just need to put the bottle of oil under running warm water, and it will return to its normal state.
general description
The plant is an evergreen shrub up to 8 m high. It grows and bears fruit throughout the year, the branches are covered with shiny dense leaves, fragrant white inflorescences and fruits. The plant's homeland is Ethiopia; in the 14th century the coffee tree was brought to the Arabian Peninsula.
Gradually, the distribution area expanded, thanks to a popular drink made from the seeds of the coffee tree. Now the shrub is cultivated in many countries, with Brazil taking the leading position.
The oil is obtained by cold pressing, the raw materials are green grains that have not undergone the roasting process . As a result, a viscous liquid of brown-green color is released. It has a bright tart aroma characteristic of a coffee drink.
Note! There are several varieties - essential and vegetable oils used for cosmetic purposes.
Ether is obtained not only from green grains; leaves and inflorescences are also used. The high concentration of active substances does not allow it to be used in its pure form; masks, creams, and massage mixtures are enriched with the product. The plant can be used as an independent remedy, also as a base for massage, emulsion, mask. It has nutritional and moisturizing properties, improves skin turgor.
You can prepare a natural product at home, it retains all cosmetic characteristics.
Method 1:
- For cooking you will need olive, almond or sesame oil. You need to heat it in a water bath to 38–40°. Then pour into a dark glass jar.
- Grind the green beans into powder in a coffee grinder. For 250 ml of oil you will need 50 g. coffee.
- Add ground coffee to a glass jar and close the lid tightly.
- Infuse for a month in a dark place, protected from direct sunlight. You need to shake vigorously every day, preferably 2 times a day.
- Then strain and pour into a cosmetic bottle with a dispenser.
Method 2:
- Combine 100 ml olive oil, 80 shea butter and 40 g. ground green coffee beans.
- Place in a water bath and keep stirring for half an hour.
- After removing from the stove, leave for another 40 minutes, then strain.
- Pour into a prepared dark glass jar.
