Mixing coffee and Vaseline is a great way to help your skin. It acts like a natural deep-moisture scrub for your face and body. This “gritty and rich” balm works well because the caffeine and petroleum jelly help tighten the skin and stop the “puffy” and “tired” feeling around your eyes. It is an easy and cheap way to fix dry patches and keep your complexion feeling fast and smooth. It makes your skin feel soft and bright right away.
Instead of buying expensive store eye creams or chemical body scrubs, this simple bathroom and pantry duo helps your beauty stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much firmer your skin looks!
Why Coffee and Vaseline are Good for Your Beauty
- Reduce Under-Eye Puffiness: The natural caffeine acts like a tiny internal skin tightener, taking away the “dark” and “heavy” look of tired eyes.
- Exfoliate Dry Skin: The coffee grounds act like a tiny natural sander to wash out the “flaky” and “rough” feeling from your elbows and knees.
- Lock in Moisture: The Vaseline acts like a tiny liquid shield to keep the “cracked” and “dry” look away from your heels and hands.
- Boost Glow: The antioxidants and oils help the skin stay vibrant and makes the “dull” and “pale” look disappear.
How to Prepare the Coffee Beauty Balm
This is the best way to get the rich power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of finely ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon of Vaseline
- 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 small glass jar
Instructions:
- Scoop: Put the Vaseline into the small glass jar.
- Add: Pour the coffee grounds and the coconut oil into the jar.
- Mix: Use a small spoon to stir the ingredients for 3 minutes until the brown and clear pastes are blended.
- Clean: Wash your face or body with warm water and dry it with a towel.
- Apply: Rub a thin layer of the coffee balm onto your dark circles or dry spots.
- Massage: Use your fingertips to move in small circles for 5 minutes to help the caffeine sink in.
- Wait: Let the balm sit on your skin for 15 minutes to help the moisture work.
- Wipe: Use a soft damp cloth to gently remove the coffee grounds.
- Rinse: Wash the area with cool water to remove the excess oil.
- Result: Your skin will look very tight and the dark circles will fade.
Three Simple Tips
- Fine Grounds: Use very finely ground coffee to get the best results for a soft and scratch-free scrub on your face.
- Nightly Use: Use this balm every evening before bed to see the best results for waking up with very fresh eyes.
- Lip Scrub: Rub a tiny amount on your lips for 1 minute to make them feel very soft and rosy.
One Last Tip
You will know the Coffee and Vaseline Secret is working when your “eyes look bright” and your “skin feels like silk!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with simple items from the medicine cabinet and the kitchen counter.
