Too much tea or coffee can cause it to become acidic, leading to a darker complexion. But contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee doesn't darken or irritate your skin at all. In fact, caffeine is anti-blemish, whitens skin and lightens pigmentation, making it appear deeper and more even. Applying coffee to the face with dark skin does not darken the skin either.
Caffeine is a dehydrator, similar to alcohol and sodium, and when our body lacks all the important hydration, it can also appear on the skin. While coffee beans provide certain antioxidant benefits, New York skin guru Jillian Wright remains cautious about potential toxins that may remain in her system. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means that not enough blood or oxygen circulates through the body and toxins get stuck. This can result in a yellowish, gray, crepe-like texture on the skin.
You are at increased risk of unnecessary wrinkles and fine lines when you consume too much caffeine. Another drawback of drinking too much coffee is acne. If you are stressed, you can increase cortisol levels, and if toxins get trapped in your body, your liver can't detoxify properly. You end up producing more oil on your skin, which can lead to unnecessary breakouts. The FDA suggests a maximum of 400 milligrams a day (about four or five cups).
But when it comes to your skin, experts suggest limiting yourself to one or two cups a day. Too much of anything can be bad, so when you drink coffee, do it in moderation. Too much coffee can cause your skin to start wrinkling prematurely and become lax over time. In addition to brightening and cleaning, black coffee is also high in antioxidants. Natural coffee is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are good for the skin.
Applying coffee directly to the skin can help diminish the appearance of sunspots, redness and fine lines. Coffee grounds also help reduce puffiness and puffiness, so you'll usually find this ingredient in eye creams and treatments. Coffee doesn't cause acne, but drinking a lot, especially coffee loaded with milk and sugar, can make acne worse. Poor quality coffee, especially if drunk with dairy products from cows injected with antibiotics, can disrupt the intestinal flora. But you need a lot of coffee to be able to create an extreme workout inside your body to move stagnant fat cells and create an inverse effect against cellulite. Test the darkening process weeks before an important event to determine the amount of soaking time that works best for your skin.
Key ingredients in a cup of coffee or tea include milk and sugar, two of the four major dietary acne triggers that make skin more prone to breakouts.
