When applied religiously, it has been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite—especially over time. Here, we combine coffee grounds with moisturizing, skin-soothing coconut oil and a bit of sea salt for an extra exfoliating kick.
Try this coffee-grind cocktail: Mix 1/4 cup ground coffee with 3 tablespoons hot water and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the water and form a paste. Then, mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to help bind the grinds.
Cellulite scrub: The caffeine in the grounds promotes the dilation of blood vessels and works to tighten the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite and even stretch marks.
Combine 1 cup of preserved aloe vera gel, 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1/2 cup of your coffee infused oils. Mix all the ingredients together with a blender or an electric whisk until it start to look like lotion. If your coconut oil is very solid at room temperature you can melt it first.
Coffee and olive oil scrub
Here's how to make this scrub: Mix ¼ cup coffee with 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp hot water. Let this sit for 10 minutes, allowing the coffee to absorb water. Apply the scrub on the areas with cellulite and massage for five to 10 minutes in circulation motion. Rinse off with warm water.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon into 8 ounces of water and add up to half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly, drink thrice daily and watch the cellulite melt away.
Caffeine stimulates blood flow and widens, or dilates, the blood vessels. This increases blood flow, which can help the skin to naturally tighten.
Mix coconut oil with sugar and coffee beans to make a natural scrub that will help reduce cellulite (9). The rough and raw texture of coffee and sugar will work as an exfoliant, opening up the clogged pores while coconut oil will ensure proper hydration in the skin.
Exercise Smart
Get moving. It's one of the best treatments. It won't make your cellulite disappear, but strong muscles under lumpy areas can make your skin look more even. Try a three-part plan: a healthy diet, brisk exercise, and moves that tone your muscles.
Massage a large amount of DIY Coffee Scrub, in a circular motion, on to your cellulite areas (mostly legs, thighs and bottom - be careful near your private parts as it's very abrasive). Let sit on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes.
Honey and coffee can naturally tighten and firm your skin in just 20 minutes to reveal a supple glow.
Make a mixture by combining half tbsp of coffee powder, half tbsp of honey and juice of half lemon. Use this as a 'spot treatment' for your blemishes and spots. Apply it on the spots as well as on your lips and massage for a few minutes. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash it off using cold water.
Skin experts recommend using body scrubs at least once a week. Coffee scrubs for cellulite should be used more often for faster results. They are safe to use every time you shower.
Creams and other anti-cellulite products typically contain retinol, caffeine, and antioxidants. While these ingredients can be good for your skin, they can't address the root cause of cellulite. Caffeine is especially beneficial for your skin because it flushes out toxins and improves blood circulation.
Honey and coffee can naturally tighten and firm your skin in just 20 minutes to reveal a supple glow.
Take 1 cup of ground coffee, 1 cup of coarse brown sugar, 1 mashed ripe avocado and 1 tsp olive oil. Put all the ingredients in a bowl into a scrub consistency. Using circular movements, rub the mixture into damp skin in areas where you have cellulite. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.
Avoid processed simple carbs and sugars that spike blood sugar and promote weight gain, inflammation and reduced skin elasticity. These three factors can all contribute to the appearance of cellulite. Reduce your salt intake. Salt contains sodium which causes fluid retention, one of the causes of cellulite.
Whether you're thick or thin, bad eating habits can cause cellulite. Diets high in fat create more fat cells. Too much sugar expands fat cells because it gets deposited there. Too much salt can make the appearance of cellulite worse because it causes you to retain fluids.