That Coffee Roasters: Coffee Science: Caffeine in Beauty Products

miércoles, 28 de marzo de 2018

Coffee Science: Caffeine in Beauty Products

Caffeine is used in both commercial beauty products and homemade coffee-based preparations.

Many think that the properties of coffee can only be exploited when it is brewed and drunk, but this is not the case. Today, caffeine and even coffee grounds are used to create a variety of caffeinated medicines for certain disorders and beauty products that aim to rejuvenate the skin and improve its elasticity. It could be said that its use is more frequent in the beauty industry where its properties are exploited to the maximum to achieve the best results. Do you want to know why? That Coffee Roasters gives you the answer!

Why you should use caffeine-based beauty products

In general, caffeine is defined as a substance that suppresses sleep and migraines. However, its use extends to many other fields such as the beauty sector, where it has found a fairly important market niche. But why? Why has it been so well received in this industry, and why is it used in creams to reduce wrinkles, cellulite, and fat cells?

The answer lies in the properties attributed to caffeine. On one hand, this substance works as a blood vessel constrictor and therefore helps to reduce swelling. On the other hand, even though excessive coffee consumption can cause dehydration, caffeine can function as a diuretic that, when applied to the skin, reduces fluids in fat cells. As you can see, both qualities could temporarily help you to have a tighter tummy, reduce the waist and thighs centimeters, and eliminate those dark and puffy under-eye circles.

Likewise, it has been proven that caffeine also contains antioxidants that prevent the appearance of free radicals, slowing down the aging process, and protecting skin cells. In the latter case, Harvard studies have found that people who consume over three cups of caffeinated coffee a day actually have a lower risk of suffering from skin cancer than those who consume one cup a month.

Finally, another of the wonderful qualities of coffee and its caffeine is the lightening effect on the skin; as a blood vessel constrictor, this miraculous substance has the ability to reduce redness and provide a smoother skin.

Now the question should not be “why use coffee as an ingredient in your beauty products”, but “why not?”

Homemade caffeine-based beauty products

Now, in this section, you’ll be able to witness all the virtues of caffeine with some coffee-based products that you can make at home. You don’t need a lot of ingredients, just to make a good cup of joe to use a good cup of coffee grounds.

Scalp scrub

This type of conditioner is very beneficial for those suffering from oily hair, psoriasis or dermatitis. Coffee, in this case, will work as an antioxidant and antibacterial, as well as a color shade, as it can paint gray hair and revive the dark color (not recommended for blond or light hair). To make this product at home, all you need is conditioner, coffee grounds, and tea tree oil.

Under eye cream

With this product, you can see the effects of caffeine in action. Its role as an antioxidant will prevent the early formation of wrinkles, and its property as a vessel constrictor will reduce the swelling and dark color under the eyes. To make a cream that gives you these benefits, all you have to do is mix coffee grounds, aloe vera, and vitamin E oil, then apply the product around the eyes for over 10 minutes.

Mask and skin scrub

This exfoliator mask has several properties thanks to the ingredients it uses. To make it, you only need sugar, which acts as a chemical-free exfoliator to remove dead cells; coconut oil, which provides vitamins and minerals to hydrate the skin; cinnamon to protect the skin from bacterias; and ground coffee, which provides the caffeine needed to reduce puffiness and lighten skin spots.

Coffee, besides being one of the most consumed beverages in the world, has the potential to become one of the most versatile elements in the food and beauty industry. Its benefits are endless and this is known by coffee companies such as That Coffee Roasters. By understanding the benefits coffee can offer, we strive to create a wide variety of quality products that provide consumers with all the properties of caffeine. If you want to know more about our types of coffee and roasting, do not hesitate to follow us through our social networks and enjoy the world of coffee from another perspective.