Coffee grounds have long been celebrated as a beauty ingredient, especially in homemade scrubs, but what about the coffee we drink every day? To better understand how caffeine affects our bodies, here’s a closer look at what we really know, and where coffee fits into a balanced lifestyle.
What is the recommended daily coffee intake?
The caffeine content in your cup depends on the type of coffee you use (instant, filter, pods…). That said, a sensible coffee intake means no more than 3 cups per day. Beyond that, you risk digestive and cardiovascular issues. Too much caffeine can also disrupt your sleep.
To enjoy your coffee without too much sugar, have it black or with skimmed or plant-based milk. Avoid adding sugar, and don’t always have a biscuit on the side!
Can drinking coffee help with cellulite?
You’ll often read that drinking coffee every day may help in the fight against the appearance of cellulite. In reality, no drink can tackle those dreaded dimples on its own, and coffee is no exception. Not a magic drink, right? What works best is a routine built on a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and palper-rouler massages. Your cup of coffee can simply be part of it, as a moment of enjoyment.
Coffee and hydration
You’ve probably noticed it yourself: after your morning coffee, you’re heading to the bathroom before you know it! You’re not alone. Coffee has a place in your day, but it’s no substitute for water, so keep drinking water regularly throughout the day.
A coffee after lunch?
When you drink coffee after lunch, it’s above all a moment of enjoyment and a little break at the end of your meals. So don’t hesitate to have a cup after lunch if you like it. If you’re more sensitive to caffeine, listen to your body and keep it for earlier in the day rather than late afternoon, so it doesn’t disrupt your sleep.
Coffee and calories
Several studies suggest that consuming caffeine may have an effect on metabolic activity. These effects are still debated, and coffee won’t prevent weight gain or reduce the appearance of cellulite by itself: a cup is no substitute for a balanced diet or regular physical activity. What matters most is what you add to your cup, as sugar, cream or syrup can quickly mean more calories in your coffee.
Coffee for a mid-morning break
When a mid-morning craving strikes, a cup of black coffee with no sugar can replace a soda or a hot chocolate. And since it’s no substitute for water, you can also keep a bottle of water within reach, so you stay well hydrated, and have a look at our tips on water retention.
Coffee: keep it sensible
Finally, coffee remains a drink to enjoy in moderation. If you’re pregnant, or if you have sleep problems, heart problems or certain other medical conditions, ask your GP for advice before drinking coffee regularly.
Alongside your coffee, embrace the palper-rouler massage!
If you want to care for the appearance of cellulite, try using your Anti-Cellulite Cupping Cup, as it lets you recreate the palper-rouler massage at home. Just 3 minutes a day is enough to make it part of your routine. With the cup, a balanced diet, and regular exercise, you’ll be able to look after your body and your skin.
What about caffeine-infused skincare?
Applied directly to the skin, caffeine is a widely used ingredient in products for tackling the appearance of cellulite on the tummy, hips, bottom, or thighs. But make sure you choose products suited to your skin, and use them regularly to see how they work for you.
Start with the Cellulite Scrub, which uses its mechanical action to exfoliate and refine skin texture, to help with the look of orange-peel skin. Formulated with caffeine, apricot kernel powder, and olive particles, this scrub leaves skin feeling softer and looking more radiant.
Easy to use in the shower, it fits effortlessly into your routine for a truly indulgent moment. Its delicate monoi scent, creamy texture, the gentle massage of the exfoliating granules, and that silky-soft feeling afterwards make it something you’ll want to reach for often. Once or twice a week is enough to make it part of your routine.
To complete your caffeine skincare routine, we recommend applying a night anti-cellulite cream. This body treatment is applied in the evening, with a massage.
Find both products in our Caffeine Anti-Cellulite Programme. The perfect duo to look after your skin every day, so that it feels soft and looks cared for.
Drinking coffee and cellulite: the key takeaways
Drinking coffee is no substitute for a complete anti-cellulite routine. Enjoyed in moderation, no more than 3 cups a day, and ideally black or with skimmed or plant-based milk and no sugar, it can simply be part of a balanced lifestyle, alongside a varied diet, regular exercise and palper-rouler massage.
To care for the look of orange-peel skin, caffeine skincare applied to the skin complements your morning cup, like the scrub and cream mentioned above. If you have any doubts about how much coffee you drink, ask your GP or another medical professional for advice.
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