I can’t start my day without my morning coffee. Not only does it taste great and give me a boost, but the caffeine in coffee is also a fantastic beauty aid!

Why Is Coffee Good For Your Skin?

Coffee is loaded with antioxidants like hydrocinnamic acids and polyphenols. These antioxidants are great at neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress. While drinking coffee helps your skin from the inside, your body can also absorb these benefits from the outside. Caffeine reduces dark circles and puffiness under the eyes and boosts blood circulation, giving your skin a refreshed look. Instead of washing your face with leftover coffee, let’s make a special under-eye cream combining caffeine with other beneficial ingredients.

Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coffee oil
– 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon organic beeswax
– 2 teaspoons pure jojoba oil
– 100% patchouli essential oil
– Wide-mouthed glass jar
– Small saucepan

The Power of The Ingredients:

Coffee Oil
Coffee oil is packed with antioxidants and caffeine that help restore, heal, firm, and tighten the skin. It’s especially good for reducing puffiness and dark circles while improving blood circulation for a rejuvenated look.

How To Make Coffee Oil:
Combine 4 tablespoons of ground coffee with 8 tablespoons of pure olive oil in a small saucepan. Heat over low for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can also use a crockpot on low for a few hours. Strain the oil using cheesecloth or a coffee filter. This oil can also be used as a light moisturizer.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil prevents dryness and fine lines around the eyes. It contains vitamins and essential fatty acids that promote healthy skin cells, including vitamin E and antioxidants that heal and repair damaged skin. Its lactic acid content tightens pores, making skin smooth and firm, while its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and redness.

Beeswax
Beeswax conditions the skin and creates a barrier to seal in moisture. It contains vitamin A, which promotes cell regeneration and improves hydration by attracting water molecules, keeping the skin more hydrated.

Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is rich in nutrients like vitamin E, B complex, zinc, copper, chromium, and selenium. These nutrients strengthen the skin’s natural healing process, making it more supple and restoring elasticity while reducing fine lines.

Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

How To Make Coffee Under-Eye Cream:

1. Put the coffee oil in a heatproof jar.
2. Add the coconut oil and beeswax to the coffee oil.
3. Melt the mixture in a pan filled with 2 inches of water.
4. Once melted, remove from heat and add 4-5 drops of patchouli oil. Patchouli is great for regenerating new skin cells and is suitable for all skin types. You can substitute lavender essential oil if you prefer.
5. Pour the mixture into a wide-mouth container.
6. Let it cool and solidify. It’s okay if there are some residual coffee grounds.
7. Gently pat around the eyes before bed or in the morning under makeup to brighten your eyes.