Coffee Massage

Believe it or not, one of the newest trends in the field of massage therapy is coffee massage. It is used in body scrubs, lotions, oils, body wraps, body soaks, and aromatherapy candles.

Just look at the huge profits that Starbuck's earns each year. Their flavored coffees and even the plain ones are downright expensive, yet there are always lines at Starbuck's. Almost everyone loves the hot fragrant drink, not to mention the icy cold frappucinos they offer. Now coffee can benefit your skin. It is being incorporated with massage therapy in spas and in private practice.

Used grounds from your morning caffeine can be made into homemade coffee scrubs. For a recipe, see Make Your Cosmetics.

Coffee grounds can be mixed with gel or lotion and applied to the skin vigorously by hand or with a wet washcloth. This removes dead skin cells as it is scrubbed onto the skin.

After exfoliation, follow with the actual coffee massage, using a coffee-based oil or lotion as a lubricant.

Coffee is gentle enough for facial massage. It has cleansing and moisturizing properties. It is also chock full of antioxidants, especially green coffee.

It temporarily tightens the skin and reduces slight facial swelling around the eyes by taking excess liquid out of the cells. It also does the same thing on cellulite. But remember, it is temporary.

For a full line of coffee-based products, you can visit Body Coffee.

There are some times when a caffeine massage should be avoided. Do not use caffeine products on the client if he/she has high blood pressure.

Some people are allergic to caffeine. Do not apply caffeine products to people who are allergic to caffeine.

Do not use these products on clients if they are pregnant.

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