From Woman's World · Danielle Saliman · · 1m 30s
The two-ingredient scrub for dull skin
Used coffee grounds and one egg white, five minutes, and a complexion that looks awake again.
In brief
Used coffee grounds and one egg white, five minutes, and a complexion that looks awake again. You already own both ingredients. Massage gently, let it dry, rinse with lukewarm water, and keep it to about once a week. Originally reported by Woman's World.
That midday mirror moment
You catch your reflection and your skin looks flat and tired. No serum splurge or spa booking needed to fix it.
Two culprits behind dull skin
Dead cells pile up on the surface, and skin loses some of its temporary tightness. This scrub goes after both at once.
“This DIY scrub tackles both at once, for pennies.”
What you actually need
A quarter cup of used coffee grounds and one egg white. Stir them in a small bowl into a gritty, spreadable paste.
How to use it
Start with clean, dry skin. Massage on a small amount in light circles, skip the eye area entirely, let it dry, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Why the coffee works
The fine grit buffs away built-up dead cells that keep light from bouncing off your face, so the brighter skin underneath shows through.
What the egg white does
As it dries it tightens skin temporarily, making pores look smaller and your complexion more even. Coffee's caffeine is an antioxidant on top of that.
Basically free, once a week
It's leftovers from the coffee pot and breakfast. Try it before a night out, and go gentle if your skin is sensitive or mature.
The bottom line
You already own both ingredients. Massage gently, let it dry, rinse with lukewarm water, and keep it to about once a week.
