Brilio.net - There are many facial skin problems that can make most people less confident. Some of them are a dull face and various signs of aging. A dull face is a condition commonly experienced by the majority of Indonesian people. The reason is, Indonesia has a warm climate with high intensity of sunlight.
High exposure to sunlight can have a negative impact on skin health. Usually skin that is not protected by sunscreen is prone to darkening and dullness. This condition is called hyperpigmentation. Sunlight will trigger the formation of melanin (natural skin pigment) as an effort to protect the skin from the bad effects of sunlight.
This excess melanin will cause dark spots on the surface of the skin. Not only does it cause a dull and dark face, excessive exposure to sunlight also tends to make the skin age quickly. This is because the production of collagen and elastin in skin tissue will be damaged due to sun exposure, so that the skin loses its ability to maintain skin firmness and suppleness.
Other factors that can cause this condition are pollution, weather changes, unhealthy lifestyles and age. As a solution, many people use whitening soap to brighten a dull face. But unfortunately, this product contains chemicals that are dangerous if used for a long time.
Another solution, you can use natural ingredients which are definitely safer. Like the upload from the TikTok account @itsayeshaonline on March 25 2023, which shared tricks for dealing with a dull and aging face with 3 kitchen ingredients. The kitchen ingredients in question are coffee grounds, honey and lemon.
"Coffee mask for brightening," wrote the account owner in the description of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @itsayeshaonline, Friday (9/2).
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Coffee is widely consumed as a drink to prevent sleepiness because it contains caffeine. However, coffee can also be a natural facial mask that is good for the body and facial skin, you know. This is thanks to the antioxidant content and various vitamins in it. Therefore, the substances in coffee are able to ward off various free radicals, so that facial skin becomes healthy and bright.
According to Beverly Hills MD Cosmeceuticals, coffee can help treat dark circles under the eyes and reduce hyperpigmentation in other areas of the skin. Not only that, the antioxidants in coffee can also work effectively to prevent a decrease in collagen levels and help increase elastin production.
Meanwhile, honey, which contains vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, amino acids, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, can be beneficial for the health and beauty of facial skin. Honey will make facial skin feel more moisturized , brighter and more youthful.
Lemon is no exception, which is known as a fruit that can help brighten a dull face. This is thanks to the vitamin C and citric acid content in it. Lemon is also believed to increase collagen in the skin, so the skin will remain firm. The vitamin C and antioxidant content in lemons is claimed to be able to prevent free radicals that cause collagen damage.
photo: TikTok/@itsayeshaonline
You can make a powerful mask from these three natural ingredients to brighten a dull face and prevent various signs of aging. With regular use, you will get a naturally glowing face. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
1. 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
2. 2 teaspoons of honey
3. A few drops of lemon juice
photo: TikTok/@itsayeshaonline
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container.
2. Stir all three until evenly mixed.
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue.
4. Apply the mask to your face thoroughly.
5. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with water until clean.
6. Continue using moisturizer.
7. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.