Use of coffee in cosmetology

Caffeine structural formula

Advantages of natural coffee & ndash; this is not only vigor and positive emotions after a cup of hot drink, but also effective cosmetology care.

Roasted & nbsp; coffee in grains & nbsp; contains a huge amount of substances: today scientists have discovered more than 1000 species and this is far from the limit.

2/3 of all compounds are formed during roasting, so coffee grounds are used for cosmetic purposes, often after drinking a cup of an invigorating drink.

Chemical composition of coffee beans

In addition to caffeine, the concentration of which depends on the type of coffee tree, coffee grains contain other groups of substances that depend on the place of growth, climate and soil composition. Major groups & ndash; these are:

  • alkaloids
  • phenolic compounds
  • proteins
  • carbohydrates (pectins, sucrose, cellulose)
  • caxapa and high molecular weight polysaccharides
  • lipids
  • amino acids
  • minerals, etc.

Circulation

Caffeine is the main alkoloid in coffee.

Moreover, in robusta it is almost twice as much as in arabica: 1.8-3% versus 0.8-1.2%.

It is caffeine that is responsible for stimulating blood flow, expanding blood vessels and accelerating metabolism in skin cells, so coffee wraps are most effective for anti-cellulite procedures.

It turns out that in this case, caffeine-containing robusta is even more suitable than arabica.

Rejuvenation

Not only accelerated metabolism, but also a rejuvenating effect due to the large amount of antioxidants & ndash; this is another benefit of coffee masks.

They significantly tone the skin of the face and body, refreshing its appearance, tightening and smoothing out small wrinkles. And numerous essential organic compounds produce a regenerative effect.

B vitamins, as well as A, E and D, nourish the skin, exerting their positive effect.

Purge

A well-steamed ground fine coffee is itself an excellent mechanical scrub with which massage will cleanse the skin well, eliminate dryness and increase its elasticity.

Such scrubs with the addition of fruit juices or puree effectively whiten the face, eliminate acne and solve other skin rashes on the face.

On the same principle, you can massage the scalp, clearing the surface of dead cells and stimulating hair growth due to increased blood circulation.

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Staining

The coloring pigments contained in coffee have been successfully applied in cosmetology.

Hair masks based on coffee grounds can give hair a uniform brown tint, darkening them by 1-2 tones. In addition, such masks give hair a glossy shine, a healthy look and make them fluffy. Not recommended for blondes.

Expert opinion

Coloring pigment affects not only hair, but also tooth enamel, so coffee lovers can be advised to take a sip of clean water after each sip of coffee - and the pleasure of the drink will not decrease due to rinsing the taste buds, and the teeth will remain naturally light.

We can also recommend as preventive procedures:

  • adding natural milk to coffee;
  • the choice in favor of a non-combustible drink that can be swallowed immediately and not kept in the oral cavity for a long time;
  • drinking coffee with less caffeine.

The cosmetic effect, of course, is important, but we recommend that any courting procedures be carried out in a positive relaxed state, which means that after a cup of a good aromatic and invigorating drink.

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Our managers will tell you and choose the perfect coffee for you, which you will enjoy drinking, enjoying excellent taste and good morning.

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