Coffee In Skin Care
Using coffee in skincare is taking the beauty—and now, the grooming—industry by storm. Pond’s Men is the first male product offering from the leader in Face Care – Pond’s. It is also the first product to have unique coffee bean extracts in its formula. In fact, to supplement drinking up a cup to get an internal coffee boost, rubbing coffee on your skin in the form of a face cleanser or face cream also promises a whole set of benefits that make coffee a logically favorite skin “drink.”
Here are some reasons your skin will thank you for an external coffee boost:
1. It’s a rich source of anti-oxidants. The environment is full of free radicals (pollution particles, etc.) that wreak havoc on the skin. However, loading up skin with the anti-oxidants in coffee protects it and bolsters skin’s natural defenses.
2. It protects against harsh sun rays. UVB is harmful and may even lead to more complicated and life-threatening skin diseases. Protecting your skin with caffeine may protect it against UV carcinogens. According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2009), caffeine actually “inhibits the DNA Damage response to protect skin against the adverse effects of UVB.” The inhibition of “DNA damage response may offer a therapeutic option for nonmellanoma skin cancer.”
3. It makes skin smooth and bright. Because of its qualities that signal tissue repair, coffee plays a crucial role in regulating cell regrowth, leading to retained hydration and increased skin elasticity.
4. It enhances circulation. When coffee promotes blood circulation, it leads to skin being healthy and energized, effectively reducing swelling of tissue and de-puffing areas of the skin.