You don't have to be a coffee addict to appreciate this ancient ingredient. First discovered in the Arabian Peninsula in the 15th century, café has become one of the most beloved drinks in the world. It does much more than give us a caffeine boost–it can be used for countless of beauty home remedies. Check out the best DIY remedies to help you feel and look more bella than you already are.
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Getting rid of smell from hands
Getting rid of that chopped garlic smell from your hands can take forever! Soap alone simply doesn't work. Instead, rub a handful of coffee grounds on your palms and fingers, then rinse with warm water.
Coloring brown hair
If your brunette color is starting to wash out, simply mix coffee grounds with your conditioner and apply in the shower. Let sit for 5 minutes to enhance your brown hair color.
Curing puffy eyes
Save the wet coffee grounds from your last pot and let them cool. Take the mixture and carefully rub along your under eye and eyelid area. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse. Just don't open your eyes!
Anti-cellulite
A homemade coffee scrub is just the remedy to reduce the appearance of cellulite. This remedio works works every time. Mix half a cup of cup of coffee grounds with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Massage on your skin, leave for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water.
To help your scalp
If you have plenty of dry flakes, coffee could help. Take 1/3 cup of coffee grounds and massage into your scalp while in the shower. Rinse, then shampoo and conditioner your hair like normal.
Brightens skin
A coffee mask is the perfect way to wake up your skin and look youthful again. Mix half a cup of coffee grounds with 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of honey and lemon juice.
Exfoliating skin
All you need for this DIY scrub is coffee grounds and raw coconut oil. Mix a cup of each into a bowl and you have an amazing scrub that will leave your skin smooth like a baby's.
Increases circulation
Coffee naturally increases blood flow, which can help reduce the look of bruises and dark circles. Simply take your cup of café, pour in ice cube trays and freeze. Use the cubes on the affected area.
As a hair gloss
Getting the shine back into your hair is easy. Brew up a cup of coffee, let cool and apply all over your dry hair. The mixture will impart a natural shine and glossiness to your hair. Repeat once a week.
Foot scrub
To get rid of that cracked dry skin on your hands and feet, go with this coffee scrub DIY recipe. All you'll need is 1/2 cup ground coffee, 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Combine all of the ingredients and mix unto your hands and feet, then rinse.
