Coffee, advantages and disadvantages

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of coffee, and how to mitigate the latter

Coffee, that essential for many every morning, holds too many secrets and today we come to uncover them, to reap the benefits without suffering the negative consequences. So, grab your cup of coffee and get ready to discover everything about its effect on the skin.

Benefits of coffee for our skin 

Aside from its delicious aroma and flavor, coffee has multiple benefits, particularly for our skin. The first advantage is its ability to act as a natural exfoliant. The caffeine present in coffee helps to remove dead skin cells, leaving it smooth and renewed. It's as simple as taking the coffee grounds or natural ground coffee, which tends to work better because it is purer, to exfoliate our body. It won't fall off like in a peeling, but in the long run, you'll notice the change. Your skin will say goodbye to the old and hello to the new!

Forever young? Another advantage is that coffee contains antioxidants that help combat free radicals, responsible for premature skin aging. Therefore, drinking coffee can be an excellent option to keep our skin radiant and youthful. 

Finally, caffeine can reduce the appearance of cellulite. This molecule stimulates blood circulation and helps us get rid of fat deposits under the skin. Therefore, by drinking coffee, or some teas with high doses of caffeine like black tea, we will achieve fat loss and firmer, toned skin. So forget about cellulite while enjoying your cup of coffee (or tea)!

However, the most effective way is to apply caffeine directly to the skin we want to care for with a cream. The best ones will be those that combine caffeine with creatinine, green tea, or guarana. Are you excited to try it?

EXTRA

Caffeine serum, the new anti-dark circle treatment. It is a treatment that awakens the dermis, hydrates the eye contour, and eliminates bags and dark circles, all thanks to its formula with caffeine and other ingredients. Be careful! We don't mean that pouring coffee over yourself will have the same results.

Disadvantages of coffee for our skin

Although coffee can have many benefits for our skin, it can also have its negative side. One of the disadvantages is that caffeine acts as a diuretic, which can cause dehydration, which we know is negative for our skin, right? Lack of hydration can make our skin look dull and lifeless, cause dryness, or accentuate dark circles. Let's avoid reaching that extreme by consuming this drink in moderation and remembering to hydrate. Remember, good things in moderation are twice as good!

Another disadvantage of coffee is that it can cause irritation, and we're not referring to the feeling of helplessness of working on a Friday night, but to the redness of the skin. This is because coffee can have a stimulating effect on blood vessels, which can make our skin appear flushed. If you already have sensitive skin or are prone to rosacea, this will be decisive for you. 

Does coffee stress you out? Caffeine wakes us up, makes us feel more alert, but it also stimulates the sebaceous glands, which sharpens the body's response to stress. For your mind, coffee can be a moment of relaxation, but for your body, it's not exactly a vacation. Stress hormones can increase fat production, making us more prone to breakouts. This excessive stimulation generates greater sebum production in the skin, which tends to aggravate acne and clogged pores. Also, if you prefer coffee with milk, it's a fact that dairy will only worsen that acne. 

Compensatory care

If you're a coffee lover but are concerned about how it may affect your skin, here are some tips to minimize the negative effects. 

The first thing is limit our daily consumption coffee. Let's set a coffee-friendly limit! Try to not exceed 2 or 3 cups a day to avoid the more potent negative effects like dehydration. Choose wisely when to have them or you won't be able to take the famous coffee break. 

Balance is key! Adopting other healthy habits into our consumption routine of this drink will bring us health. Not consuming coffee in excess, or drinking a glass of water afterward are some examples. Sleeping the recommended hours won't hurt us either. If it's 8 hours, even better! Let's not kid ourselves, 6 hours won't cut it. On the other hand, if you like to use skincare products with caffeine, look for those that also contain moisturizing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid or jojoba oil.