How to Prepare Coffee Grinds for Cellulite Treatment

Lotions and soaps containing caffeine are being touted as the miracle cure for cellulite; however, those treatments can prove to be costly endeavors. In fact, a 7 ounce bottle of a caffeinated cream called Celluli-Pro costs $180. Fortunately, you can banish unwanted cellulite without spending your life's savings. You can simply use grounds from your morning cup of joe.

Things You'll Need

• Microwave
• Teaspoon
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Used grounds from caffeinated coffee
• 3 tablespoons of baby oil, coconut oil, or olive oil

Instructions

1. Brew a pot of coffee.

2. Scoop the coffee grounds out of the filter with the teaspoon. Put coffee grounds into microwave-safe bowl.

3. Add oil to the coffee grounds.

4. Heat in the microwave at medium power for 20 seconds.

5. Touch the mixture inside the bowl to make sure it is warm, but not hot.

6. Carry the mixture into the bathroom to start the cellulite treatment process.

Tips & Warnings

• Regardless of which oil you choose, all of them have moisturizing properties that will make your skin soft and supple.

• Because everyone has a different machine and a different preference in terms of the strength of the coffee, the amount of grounds will vary.

• Because oil is good for your skin, you never have to worry about adding too much oil to the coffee grounds.

References

• "The World's Best-Kept Beauty Secrets: What Really Works in Beauty, Diet, and Fashion;" Diane Irons; 2005
• The Early Show on CBS: Caffeine Is Latest Anti-Cellulite Weapon
• PubMed.gov: Novel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitis

Resources

• The View from the Bay on ABC Local News: The many household uses of olive oil
• CelluliteTreatment.org: Cellulite and Coffee