Economic Times published this article:
Whether you are battling afternoon sleepiness, or trying to get past crippling anxiety over unfinished projects /looming deadlines, there is one beverage you can always count on to save the day - coffee.
Too many of us have been there. Sleep-deprived, wild-eyed, obsessing over last-minute exam prep or staying awake in the wee hours of the morning, going over the finer points of our presentation for the 10000th time. A cup of steaming coffee was what kept many of us going.
Although many tea patrons may turn their nose up, at the mention of ‘instant coffee’ or grimace at the thought of sipping on black coffee, this wonder beverage is second to none when it comes to battling drowsiness, beating Monday blues, or conjuring up some energy/enthusiasm (or at least a semblance of it) when there is none.
And that’s not all.
Did you know that coffee has several beauty benefits? If used topically, it can also work wonders for your skin and hair. On this International Coffee Day, try one of these coffee-based beauty hacks. Read on below to find out!
Aside from making you feel energetic, coffee can also help you look like a million bucks! Coffee powder is packed with antioxidants that can help you keep telltale signs of ageing like fine lines, dark spots, wrinkles, etc. A 2015 study conducted by the National Library of Medicine, revealed that regular intake of coffee might help reduce skin pigmentation problems like acne and hyperpigmentation.
Coffee contains a high quantity of polyphenols that can help repair skin cells from damage and also increase your lifespan by warding off illnesses like heart disease and cancer.
Coffee also contains chlorogenic acids which can help protect your skin from UV (ultra-violet) rays of the sun.
Ultraviolet rays cause irreversible damage in more ways than one. Excessive exposure to UV rays can lead to premature ageing (photoaging). A study led by Stanford Medicine found that people who spent long hours in the sun, showed early signs of ageing, often before the age of 30. UV rays can also cause non-melanoma skin cancer.
Coffee can act as a natural sunscreen for your skin. Caffeine inhibits DNA damage response. This in turn can protect your skin from non-melanoma skin cancer. Coffee oil can reportedly filter light selectively within the wavelengths of 280-320nm. This allows you to tan without incurring solar erythema. Coffee also contains niacin or vitamin B-3. This nutrient can prevent skin cancer.
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