“One man’s garbage is another man’s gold.” Such is true even with coffee. When we drink our coffee, we throw the coffee grounds out of habit. But there are so much more useful things you can do with coffee grounds, which are otherwise just garbage.
Luckily for you, we got you covered! It’s time to drink up your most beloved coffee and pick your organic healthy choice at Palinoia Coffee and start stacking up your used coffee grounds. Make it a habit to use coffee grounds and include it to your beauty regimen and habit. Here’s how:
Exfoliator and Scrub
If you are looking for a scrub that can work for your body, feet, and scalp, coffee grounds is the solution for you.
Use coffee grounds mixed with oil for an excellent facial exfoliant. Getting healthy and glowing skin is just a few scrubs away. Using coffee grounds facial scrub and exfoliator can help get rid of dead skin, hence, revealing healthy and radiant skin from deep within.
The good thing about this is that you can keep it in storage for a long time by keeping it in an airtight container at room temperature or keep it in the refrigerator.
Hair Softening And Extra Colour
Give colour to your hair by using coffee grounds leftover from a strong brew. This will give a more opaque colour for your mane. Let your hair soak in the coloured water for 20 minutes before rinsing it off. If you want a more precise colouring, you can use a water bottle as a container to apply the coloured water in the areas that you want to get coloured.
You can also soften and moisturize your hair by mixing a shot of your favourite espresso to your conditioner. Let the natural colour of coffee add incredible shine and colour to your hair.
Face Mask
Wake up and perk up your skin by using coffee grounds as a facial mask. Caffeine has a stimulant effect that envigarates a dull looking skin. It is ideal to use ground coffee that is finely ground for a more gentle face mask. Form the mask by mixing coffee grounds, milk or yogurt, honey, and cacao powder. Let the mask take effect by spreading it evenly on the face and leaving of got 10 to 15 minutes in the face before rinsing it off.
Brightening Effect For the Under Eye
Revive your tired eyes by using used coffee grounds under your eyes bags. Refrigerate the used coffee grounds and place them under your eye area for five to ten minutes for a refreshing, cooling, and brightening effect for your under eyes.
Soap
If you love homemade soap, it’s time to level up your normal bathing routine by adding coffee grounds to your soap. Allow exfoliating effect to your skin by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of soap.
Coffee is an all-around product. Don’t throw your used coffee grounds away. Repurpose them to your heart’s content while keeping your skin and your beauty at its optimum level. Keep these ideas in mind and don’t forget to check Palinoia Coffee for even more healthy, organic, and satisfying selections of the best coffee in Queensland, Australia.