Have you seen the coffee trend on Instagram recently? Over the last few years, coffee has made its' way from go to morning drink to staple ingredient in cosmetic products leading the market. 

Why Caffeine Is Good For Your Skin

Coffee is great for the skin for a few reasons. It stimulates blood flow, which can promote collagen production, it’s the same pH balance as your skin, so it won’t dry or damage your face, and it’s packed with antioxidants, which target free radicals that lead to a number of skin conditions and irritations. (1)

Coffee grinds aren’t just to be used on the face, it also can be used on the legs to reduce the visibility of cellulite. It works like this, the antioxidants and caffeine reduce the appearance of cellulite temporarily in two ways. The caffeine acts as a stimulant by dilating blood vessels, temporarily tightening skin and giving off a toned appearance. Additionally, it helps reduce water retention while increasing circulation. (2)

Tips for making this serum

• This serum can be stored in cool or room temperature conditions.

• Keeping this serum in the fridge has an added benefit as the cool temperature helps soothe puffy eyes in the morning.

• Store any extra serum in an airtight jar or a dropper bottle.

• Make yours travel-friendly by storing it in a travel sized jar.