Brilio.net - A dull face is a common problem experienced by the majority of people living in tropical countries. Even celebrities also experience this skin problem. Because of this, they are willing to dig deep into their pockets to treat their faces with various treatments.
In contrast to soap opera actress Nina Zatulini , who said that beauty doesn't have to be expensive but can be done in various ways. One of them is by using trusted beauty products. He suggests choosing products that suit your skin type, even though they are a little expensive, they can be used for a long time.
Apart from that, he makes it a habit to care for his skin with his own scrub at home using ingredients he has prepared. One of the ingredients Nina often uses is coffee powder.
"I bought a kind of scrub, mixed it with bath soap. I mixed it myself," he said, as reported by briliobeauty.net from KapanLagi.com, Wednesday (12/6).
Coffee grounds are widely used to treat dull skin. Its properties as an exfoliator can remove dead skin cells that have accumulated, which is one of the causes of a dull face. Well, this coffee powder will be more effective if combined with other ingredients, you know.
photo: TikTok/@relauren
Like the upload from a TikTok user with the account name @relauren. Through the uploaded video, the TikTok owner uses coffee grounds and coconut oil to make a brightening face scrub. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (VCO)
- 2 tablespoons coffee grounds (you can also use coffee grounds)
photo: TikTok/@relauren
How to create and use:
1. Melt the coconut oil first
2. Add coffee powder then stir both until evenly mixed until the texture is like paste
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean from makeup residue and other dirt
4. Dry your face using a towel
5. Apply the face scrub to your face thoroughly
6. Rub gently using circular movements
7. Do this for 2-3 minutes then rinse with water until clean
8. Continue using moisturizer
9. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get an evenly bright face free from dullness.
photo: TikTok/@relauren
Contains coffee powder to brighten a dull face.
Coffee grounds contain caffeine which can brighten a dull face. Not only that, coffee is also rich in antioxidants which can ward off various free radicals, so that facial skin becomes healthier and brighter.
In fact, the acid content in coffee is also effective in removing dead skin cells and improving blood circulation, which of course can also make the face evenly bright. To clean dead skin cells, you can do deep cleaning with a coffee-based facial scrub.
Benefits of coconut oil or VCO to even out skin tone.
Coconut oil is known to be able to brighten the skin, fade dark spots or spots, and even out skin tone thanks to the various vitamins and antioxidants it contains. Coconut oil is also able to moisturize the skin and act as an exfoliator. This is because coconut oil can clean dirt and dead skin cells trapped in pores.