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| Thanks MB for suggesting this recipe! |
Maybe you're wondering why I chose to put not one, but
three exclamations in my title. Have I finally jumped over the grammatical deep end and resorted to adding lots! of random!! exclamation marks to increase interest! in my posts?!?
Eep. No.
I used a bunch of exclamation marks! to convey how tingly! and zingy! this mask felt on my face. Once I applied the brown goop, my face felt like it was on fire. (I guess that's the effect of the caffeine?) But don't worry, the burning sensation lessened after the first five minutes. By the time the mask dried I didn't feel a thing. (I also couldn't move a thing.)
The recipe claimed that the mask would "decrease puffiness in the face and the eye area, brighten skin and wake up a dull-ish complexion." Erm. My face looked the same post-mask as it did pre-mask... except that it was a lot redder after being scrubbed with coffee grit.
Interested in trying out a mask that smells like warm, dark, gooey chocolate cake? If so, read on.
To make 2 masks:
Ingredients: (I modified this mask for my oily skin. Check the
original recipe for ways to modify the recipe for dry skin.)
- 1 T ground coffee
- 1 T cocoa
- 2 T milk
- 1/2 T lemon juice
Directions:
1. Mix together all the ingredients until you have thick goop.
2. Smear goop onto a clean face.
3. Wait till goop hardens.
4. Use a warm washcloth and slowly wipe everything away.
(Word of caution: The dried coffee grounds will definitely scratch your skin. Does that count as exfoliation? No idea....)
Bottom line, I enjoyed the new experience, but I'm not sure if I'll try this mask again.
(If you want to read about my previous attempts at making other skin care products, click the links below:
jello facial pore strips,
chocolate face mask,
Green tea matcha face mask)
Have a great weekend!
