DIY Cocoa Coffee Face Mask

| Wednesday November 16, 2011

We've been talking DIY facials for a few weeks now. While those recipes featured simple pantry staples like apples, oats, and egg whites, this one goes a little more exotic for a fun - yet highly effective - twist.

This cocoa-coffee face mask will work to heal breakouts, thoroughly cleanse skin, and make you glow!

½ cup creme fraiche (substitute with sour cream, plain yogurt or buttermilk in a pinch)
5 Tbsp coffee beans (ground or instant coffee will work too)
4 Tbsp fresh cocoa butter (available at most health food stores)
½ tsp cool water

Grind coffee beans to a fine texture. Mix cocoa butter with coffee grinds until smooth.

In a separate bowl combine cool water and cream. Wisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together until smooth and silky.

Prep your skin by washing it with a gentle face wash. Paint or apply with gentle fingers onto your facial skin and leave to set for 25-30 mins. Rinse with lukewarm water. That's it!

by Annie Robinson

15 Comments

	on December 16, 2011 Suelyn 2,249 said: I never heard this before.
	on November 21, 2011 amyknows 2,352 said: LOVE this! It smells delicious and makes my skin feel fabulous! :)
	on November 20, 2011 Adeline said: I love how chickadvisor is focusing on these facials? Are there more coming? They are so cool.
	on November 17, 2011 Lynn hall 3,007 said: This sounds easy and fantastic!!! Definately will try it!
	on November 17, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I think the caffeine would really perk up my skin,esp first thing in the morning. There are a lot of beauty products that include caffeine these days, so this is a much cheaper way to try it before you buy it!
	on November 16, 2011 Lillian22 1,096 said: Perfect...love natural homemade solutions!!! So beats chemical laden masks you buy at the drug store!
	on November 16, 2011 LadyChick234234 3,701 said: I think I'd end up eating this vs. putting it on my face....LOL
	on November 16, 2011 Adeptbrunette said: I think I'd end up eating this vs. putting it on my face....LOL
	on November 16, 2011 Bren 26,046 said: I think I would lightly massage this into the face as well for a bit of a face scrub from the ground coffee.
	on November 16, 2011 takanikki 2,265 said: That's the first time I've seen a DIY mask with coffee in it. Would love to try this one. :D