BLACK COFFEE FOR SKIN

Most of the population absolutely needs morning coffee to boost their energy levels. Coffee comes in many sweet and flavorful options. But to get the most antioxidants and skin benefits from your cup of coffee, it is best to leave it black with little to no sugar. Coffee has many benefits for the skin when it is used in moderation.

PROS OF COFFEE 

Drinking and using a coffee scrub on the face decreases photo aging. Photoaging is sun damage to the skin, thus making the skin look uneven and slightly aged. This is because coffee is packed with antioxidants. 

Antioxidants fight off the free radicals that can potentially damage important DNA structures. Incorporating coffee into your diet, increases the intake of antioxidants which disarm the free radicals. Coffee is high in Hydroxycinnamic acids and polyphenols.

HYDROCINNAMIC ACID 

Hydrocinnamic is an acid that comes from caffeine. HCs are phenolic compounds that are key in anti aging, anti inflammatory, and antioxidants effects . Polyphenols compounds are commonly found in plants. Meaning they are easily absorbed in the intestines and radiate the effects of antioxidants that protect human tissue.  

    Chlorogenic acids are another group of phenolic acids that are present in coffee. They are both antioxidants, acne, and anti obesity. This mechanism works because CGA decreased lipogenesis, which is the production of fat. Because CGA inhibits lipogenesis, theoretically it should decrease the sebum production on the face because the facial oil we produced is a long  lipid chain. In relation, body fat should br reduced when drinking coffee because it is high in CGA.  Coffee is also a low calorie drink when it is consumed black.

VITAMINS IN COFFEE

Coffee is also abundant in Vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 comes in another form called Niacinamide. Niacinamide is widely used across many skin products to help even skin tones and smooth out fine lines. Vitamin B3 is essential to healthy skin and hair because they assists the body in converting fat and proteins .  

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