Coffee is one of the beverages that many people are fond of. Its controversy doesn’t make the fans of coffee turn to other drinks. Until now, there are many pros and cons regarding the side effects of this bitter drink. To tell the truth, coffee has lots of benefits for health. Besides being proven to increase body stamina and metabolism, coffee also has benefits for your skin’s health. Reported from Medical News Today, here are the benefits of coffee in maintaining healthy skin.
- Exfoliation
The non-soluble coffee powder is known to be a good exfoliating agent, which may help to remove dead skin cells. Studies have also shown that coffee contains caffeic acid, an antioxidant capable of increasing collagen level and inhibiting cell’s premature ageing process. Caffeic acid also has antimicrobial property, thus protecting the skin from bacterial invasion. - Reduces the risk of cellulite
It is known that coffee may help to reduce cellulite on the skin. Caffeine in coffee is considered to be able to help stimulates blood flow by dilating the blood vessels under the skin so that cellulite won’t occur. - Clears acne
Acne emerges when there is clogging in the pore by sebum or dead skin cells which probably infected by bacteria, resulting in inflammation. Using coffee as a scrub can help to remove dead skin cells, which also clean the pores. Additionally, chlorogenic acid in coffee can also reduce inflammation and protect the skin from several types of bacteria. - Eliminates dark circles
Caffeine in coffee is also known to have a role in eliminating dark circles on your eyes. Caffeine plays a role in stimulating blood flow by dilating blood vessels around the eyes. Therefore, in addition to removing dark circles, coffee can also help reducing puffiness around the eyes. - Protection from the sun
Antioxidants such as polyphenol contained in coffee may play a role in protecting the skin from UV rays and several ageing signs related to sunlight exposure. According to studies, people who consume polyphenol have a lower risk of sunlight associated ageing compared to those who don’t consume phenol at all. - Foot bath
Besides for face, coffee powder is also very effective for cleansing and smoothing the soles of feet. The rough textured coffee ground can help exfoliating dead cells in the soles of feet. Moreover, caffeine in coffee can also help to enhance blood flow and circulation around that area.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- Eight ways to use coffee on the skin, scalp, and hair (2018). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322875.php, August 29, 2018.
- Does Coffee Have Any Benefits for Your Skin (2018). https://www.healthline.com/health/coffee-benefits-for-skin, August 29, 2018.