Who can start the day without a cup of this dark drink? In addition to an unmistakable aroma and flavor, coffee has benefits for your skin that will make you want to include it in your daily diet.
Drinking between 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day is related to a 20% decrease in the risk of developing malignant melanomas (skin cancer).
Although this applies to regular coffee and not decaffeinated
Take care of your beauty!
However, there are more benefits of coffee for your skin. Discover them!
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Source of antioxidants
The environment is full of free radicals (pollution particles) that wreak havoc on the skin. However, coffee provides antioxidants to the skin, protecting it from this damage.
You can also use it as a mask: 2 tablespoons of coffee bean extract with 1 olive oil and place it on your face for approximately 10 minutes.
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They protect you from UV rays
The caffeine present in coffee can have a preserving effect on the skin, against ultraviolet rays. Thus avoiding the formation of spots and wrinkles in the epidermis.
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Your skin looks smooth and shiny
It helps in the repair of tissues and their growth, since it increases the collagen, hydration and flexibility of the skin.
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Better circulation
The coffee promotes blood circulation, which leads to a healthy skin and full of energy, reducing the inflammation of the tissues; example, the area around the eyes.
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Goodbye to cellulite
Mix coffee, sugar and your favorite lotion. Before the shower rub with circular movement around your hips, thighs, legs and let it rest for 15 minutes. During this time caffeine will act as a vasodilator and, therefore, reduce cellulite.
Remember, either externally or internally have a balanced coffee. Do not overdo it!
