Coffee helps you say goodbye to cellulite

Sometimes it's pretty hard to be a woman with all the body issues we are pron to. We all want to be beautiful and sensual among other things and some of us may go to great lengths to enhance our physical appearance. It's natural to want to reach your best and look your best. How many of us haven't used hair masks with olive oil or coconut oil or put cucumbers under our eyes, taken cold water showers, applied aspirin in our face masks or even spread some lip balm to soften our bikini lines?

Cellulite scrub using coffee and olive oil

• Mix 1/4 cup ground coffee with 3 tablespoons of 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.

• Cleanse the problem areas in a warm shower, then turn off the water and apply the scrub by massaging in a circular motion for about five minutes with your hands or a washcloth.

• Rinse with warm water to remove the coffee grounds, then pat the areas dry and moisturize if desired.

Do coffee grinds smooth away cellulite?

Well, experts say that it kind of does! Try to use some fresh ground coffee in order to maximize the anti cellulite benefits coffee has, giving that these unused coffee grounds have more caffeine and antioxidants that used coffee grounds.

• How it works: The caffeine and antioxidants in coffee are moderately effective in reducing the seriousness of the appearance of cellulite in the short term. As a stimulant, the caffeine in coffee dilates blood vessels, which temporarily tones and tightens the tissues. Plus, it increases circulation and reduces water retention, both of which may also help smooth the creased and ruffled look of cellulite. The antioxidants in coffee may help to release the toxins blocked in the tissues, which is not only helpful for cellulite, but for healthy skin in general.