Coffee is usually associated with waking people up in the morning, but it can also perk up your skin. The caffeine in coffee has a number of benefits for your skin, from treating redness and inflammation, to reducing the appearance of under-eye circles, to getting rid of cellulite. By incorporating caffeine into your skin care routine, you can reveal evenly toned, smooth skin all over your body.

Here are a few treatments with coffee you can try for yourselves:

Coffee mask for acne: Ingredients: 3 tbsp of used finely ground coffee a small glass of milk Directions:

1. Finely ground the coffee and add into a bowl.

2. Stir milk in the ground coffee and blend well.

3. Do not make the paste too diluted or it would not stick during application.

4. While application, avoid lips and eyes.

5. Gradually massage the mixture to the skin and leave it for 20 minutes.

6. While removing the mask, simply massage the paste to skin. As it acts as an exfoliator, do not massage too hard on the sensitive skin.

7. Wash it completely with water and pat dry the face.

8. Apply moisture on face while it is still damp.

9. You will definitely feel the difference in your skin as it becomes more smooth and silky.

Coffee Mask for Oily Skin

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 tbsp of coffee beans

• 4 to 5 tbsp of cocoa butter

• ½ cup of cream

Directions:

1. Coffee seed powder is rich in natural oil which will helps to clean the skin. Take 4 to 5 tbsp of coffee beans and grind it till it becomes into a powder.

2. Take a small bowl and add coffee powder along with 4 tbsp of cocoa butter and mix it well. Make sure that you select the best quality of cocoa butter which can be stored in a cool dark place for a long time.

3. Pour ½ cup of cream in the bowl and stir it well in order to make a paste.

4. In order to make the paste more thick, you can add coffee powder and cocoa butter in the bowl.

5. Before using the coffee mask, wash your face with lukewarm water. Spread this mask on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse your face gently with lukewarm water.

Coffee Mask for Normal Skin Ingredients: An egg Coffee powder Directions: Break an egg and separate the white from the yolk. Now gently whip the egg white in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of coffee powder in the bowl and mix it together. Coffee and egg facial mask is ready to use. Apply it the pack on your face. Be careful while you are applying the coffee mask on your face. Keep the mask for about 15 minutes. Rinse your face gently with lukewarm water. You may feel the tightness on your skin caused by the egg after drying.

Coffee Grounds Body Scrub Ingredients: 5 tsp. ground coffee (used coffee grounds are fine) 1 tsp. sugar or salt 2 tsp. essential oil (avocado works well) Directions: Mix ingredients together Using loofah rub in a circular motion all over your body  Leave on five minutes Wash off with lukewarm water

A luxurious coffee scrub

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of coffee grounds

• 1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt

• 2/3 tablespoon of massage oil

• A dash of cinnamon

• Vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix these three items together in a bowl.

2. When the scrub is complete, be sure to apply it to wet or damp skin

3. Apply the scrub directly to your skin and rub it in circular motions with your fingers or use a washcloth or loofah.

4. Leave on five minutes

5. Wash off with lukewarm water

Keep these tips in mind:

• TRY TO AVOID ANY ITEMS YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO. Many oils and scented items may seem to complement your recipe perfectly, but take caution in case you are allergic. Read all ingredients carefully before adding anything new.

• The best time to do this EXFOLIATING SCRUB IS IN THE SHOWER so that you can rinse it off after application.

Remember the CIRCULAR MOTION helps to distribute the caffeine to eliminate cellulite and varicose veins.