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Coffee aficionados - keep those spent grounds after the cuppa! Use them to exfoliate and revitalize your face with this inexpensive, natural and effective facial treatment. Suitable for all skin types, although those with dry skin should include a moisturiser post-treatment.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) used coffee grounds
- 1 egg white
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I put brown sugar in with the coffee grounds and honey and egg white?
Community AnswerYou can, it is perfectly safe This will make your skin even stickier than with just the honey, though. -
QuestionIs this good for children?
Community AnswerIt is safe for young skin. -
QuestionWhat does it do to your face?
Community AnswerIt just exfoliates the skin on your face. -
QuestionHow much honey can I use?
Community AnswerNo more than 3 teaspoons, as you don't want to feel to sticky. -
QuestionThere is plenty left, can I store it in the refrigerator? If so, for how long?
Community AnswerYes, you may store extra mask in the freezer, but don't keep it for more than a week as the egg could go bad.
Warnings
- Naturally, do not use this treatment if you are allergic to coffee or eggs!Thanks!
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