This is the benefit of coffee grounds for the health of the body and the environment
KONTAN.CO.ID – You always leave coffee grounds in the trash? Instead of throwing it away, coffee grounds save many benefits.
What are the benefits of coffee grounds?
Usually coffee grounds are not only used for body health, but also for purposes such as farming, for example to fertilize the soil. But apparently there are benefits of coffee grounds for health.
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Removes fleas from pets
Fleas that exist in pet hair, not only harm pets, but also our health. Because, fleas can carry various kinds of diseases that can be transmitted.
One of the diseases carried by animal fleas is typhoid. After washing your pet with shampoo, just apply coffee grounds to its fur, then rinse it off with clean water and wait for it to dry.
Some people also believe that the benefits of coffee grounds can even make animal hair smoother. But remember, coffee grounds are not nearly as effective as the veterinary flea medications that veterinarians usually sell.
Therefore, it is advisable to keep buying flea medication prescribed by a veterinarian, to get rid of fleas on pet hair.
Remove dead skin cells
The benefits of coffee grounds for skin beauty are varied, one of which is removing dead skin cells. This is because coffee grounds have a coarse texture, so they can remove stubborn dead skin cells.
Just mix a little coffee grounds with water or coconut oil, then rub it on your body or face. If you want to use it on your lips, first mix the coffee grounds with honey, so that the bitter taste can be neutralized.
Please note, coffee grounds contain caffeine which is antioxidant, so it can protect the skin from sun damage. In addition, the antioxidants in caffeine are believed to increase blood flow.
But remember, don’t use coffee grounds as a substitute for skin medicines prescribed by your doctor, OK! If necessary, come to the doctor for consultation first.
Reduces symptoms of cellulite
Cellulite is a skin disease that at least 80-90% of adult women will experience. When the caffeine in coffee grounds is applied to the cellulite area, the fat will break down and increase blood flow, and reduce the cellulite little by little.
Just mix the coffee grounds with water or coconut oil, and apply it for 10 minutes to the cellulite area 2 times a week.
Healthy scalp
The benefits of coffee grounds are not only good for facial skin, but also scalp. Because, coffee grounds are believed to lift and prevent the buildup of dead skin cells on the scalp!
Stimulates hair growth
Several test-tube studies have shown that coffee grounds can stimulate hair growth. This is because coffee grounds contain caffeine, which is believed to “stimulate” hair growth to make it more fertile.
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In several human and animal studies, applying caffeine to the skin can increase blood flow and promote hair growth. When taking a shower, take a stick of coffee grounds and apply it on the scalp thoroughly, for a few minutes.
Then, wash it with running water and shampoo. Do this twice a week.
Eliminate dark circles under the eyes
The skin in the eye area contains very little fat tissue. Therefore, the signs of aging will appear quickly in that area, one of which is the dark circles under the eyes.
The next benefit of coffee grounds is to remove dark circles under the eyes. This is because the caffeine contained in coffee grounds has antioxidant properties. Several studies have shown that skin beauty products that contain caffeine and antioxidants are very effective in preventing signs of aging and dark circles under the eyes.
In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine can also increase blood circulation to the eye area, thereby eliminating dark circles there.
Repel insects and pests
If allowed to run rampant, insects and pests can pose health risks to humans. But take it easy, the benefits of coffee grounds can actually repel insects and pests, you know.
The caffeine contained in coffee grounds, can be very toxic to insects and pests. That’s why coffee grounds are believed to drive them out of the yard.
Just sprinkle coffee grounds around the house, or place them in a small bowl, so insects and pests don’t dare to come near.
Do not consume coffee grounds by mouth!
You can feel the benefits of coffee grounds when applied to the skin, not by consuming them. In fact, consuming coffee grounds can harm your health.
It should be emphasized, coffee grounds contain cafestol and kahweol, two components that can significantly increase cholesterol. A research has shown that consuming 7 grams of coffee grounds per day, for three weeks, can significantly increase cholesterol.
Apart from avoiding the consumption of coffee grounds, you should also consult your doctor about using coffee grounds to the skin. It should be admitted, when viewed from the study and scientific explanation, the benefits of coffee grounds are very promising. However, coffee grounds should not be used as a substitute for prescription drugs that are more effective at treating skin problems. (Wisnubrata)
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