Highly consumed by the French, coffee has properties little known to the general public. But it is not enough to drink it for it to have an effect, it will also have to be used differently.
One when waking up, one during breaks, one after meals… Coffee is one of the drinks most consumed by the French. On average, between one and three coffees are drunk daily by consumers. Every day, liters flow into the cups: around 500 are filled every year by each French person, according to a study by Statistics.
However, there are many warnings from professionals about overconsumption of coffee. This is indeed not without consequences on the tension in particular, which can quickly accelerate, with long-term risks at stake, as well reminded EFSA, European health authority. While safeguards are placed around this much-loved product, using it differently can lead to unrecognized benefits to the body.
Say goodbye to dark circles, wrinkles and cellulite?
Coffee is used in particular by consumers as a means of staying awake when tired. If this allows you to regain a little energy, the fact remains that dark circles deepen. Except when… the coffee is not drunk but applied as a scrub around the eyes! The formula: a little coffee grounds, a teaspoon of yogurt and a few drops of lemon. A preparation to put in the fridge for a few hours before applying it. The cold is also essential. “Caffeine tends to dilate blood vessels. But caffeine, mixed with cold, can alter this phenomenon and reduce swelling,” Elizabeth Tanzi, a professor at the George Washington University Center, explains to the magazine. pace.
It is also with a coffee-based scrub that it is possible to limit the appearance of wrinkles. A mixture of coffee base with olive oil, sugar and yogurt allows to design a scrub which, applied to the face with circular movements, allows to regenerate the skin and limit the evolution of time. A benefit linked to the significant dose of natural antioxidants present in coffee.
But be aware that if the effect has been seen, even by beauty professionals, the benefits should be moderated. “It can be useful, but don’t expect miracles,” adds Elizabeth Tanzi.
And that’s not all ! Coffee Tackles Cellulite, Too, Wellness Pros Claim as Lineance. A mixture of coffee grounds, oil and sodium bicarbonate would have properties to make the skin smoother and softer. The effect is not immediate and difficult to verify 100%, but by multiplying the operation over the days, the first results could appear from the first month.
Coffee can also be applied in the hair. But not just any. Its use can be very useful against dry and brittle hair. Creating a balm from the pomace, combined with sweet almond and avocado oil, provides shine and hydration and is also a solution for itchy scalp.