Coffee
Dark Circles
It has been known that the caffeine in coffee can help to dilate the blood vessels that contribute to dark circles
Acne Treatment
The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties in coffee could help combat problems associated with harmful bacteria such as acne and some skin infections.
Inflammation
Coffee contains melanoidins and chlorogenic acid. These two combined aid in some of its anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are linked to reduce hyperpigmentation which can be linked to inflammation.
Cellulite Reduction
Coffee may reduce the appearance of cellulite. The caffeine in coffee dilates the blood vessels beneath the skin and improves overall blood flow.
Sources:
Roure R, et al. (2011).Evaluation of the efficacy of a topical cosmetic slimming product combiningtetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin, andretinol: In vitro, ex vitro, and in vivo studies. DOI:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21564138
Skin Cancer Foundation position:Nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) could help prevent skin cancer. (2015).
https://www.skincancer.org/media-and-press/press-release-2015/vitaminb3Vinson JA. (2005). Coffee is number onesource of antioxidants.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-08/acs-cin081905.phpHeffernan TP, et al. (2009). ATR–Chk1 Pathway inhibition promotes apoptosis after UV treatment in primary human keratinocytes: Potential basis for the UV protective effects of caffeine. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1038/jid.2008.435Fukushima Y, et al.(2015). Skin photoprotection and consumption of coffee and polyphenols inhealthy middle-aged Japanese families. DOI:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25041334Perez-Jimenez J,et al. (2010). Identification of the 100 richest dietary sources ofpolyphenols: An application of the Phenol-Explorer Database. DOI:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21045839
