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Coffee Scrub for Oily Skin.

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Adenosine vs Caffeine: Understanding Their Effects on the Body

When it comes to the effects of adenosine and caffeine on the human body, most people are familiar with the buzz and energy boost that caffeine can provide. However, what many people may not realize is that caffeine works by blocking the action of adenosine, a naturally occurring substance in the body that can promote sleepiness and relaxation. In this article, we will explore the differences between adenosine and caffeine and how they affect the body.

What is Adenosine?

Adenosine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and promoting relaxation. Adenosine is produced when the body breaks down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that provides energy to the body's cells. When adenosine levels build up in the body, it binds to adenosine receptors in the brain, which can promote sleepiness and relaxation.

Adenosine is also involved in the regulation of blood flow, heart rate, and other physiological processes. It is thought to have a protective effect on the heart by promoting the dilation of blood vessels, which can increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle.

What is Caffeine?

Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many other foods and beverages. Caffeine works by blocking the action of adenosine in the brain, which can promote wakefulness and energy.

When caffeine is consumed, it enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain, where it blocks the action of adenosine by binding to its receptors. This can increase the activity of neurons in the brain, leading to a boost in energy, alertness, and focus.

Caffeine is also a diuretic, which means that it can increase urine production and cause dehydration if consumed in large amounts. However, moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered safe and can provide a number of health benefits.

Adenosine vs. Caffeine: How Do They Affect the Body?

Adenosine and caffeine have opposite effects on the body, with adenosine promoting relaxation and caffeine promoting wakefulness and energy. However, their effects are not limited to just these areas. Below are some of the ways that adenosine and caffeine can affect the body:

  1. Sleep and Wakefulness

Adenosine promotes sleep and relaxation by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain, which can inhibit the activity of neurons and promote drowsiness. Caffeine, on the other hand, blocks the action of adenosine by binding to its receptors, which can promote wakefulness and energy.

  1. Heart Health

Adenosine is involved in the regulation of blood flow and heart rate, and is thought to have a protective effect on the heart by promoting the dilation of blood vessels. Caffeine can also affect heart health, with moderate caffeine consumption being associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.

However, excessive caffeine consumption can cause increased heart rate and blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.

  1. Mood and Cognitive Function

Adenosine is thought to have a calming effect on the brain, and may help to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Caffeine, on the other hand, can improve mood and cognitive function by increasing the activity of neurons in the brain.

However, excessive caffeine consumption can lead to anxiety, nervousness, and irritability, and may impair cognitive function in some individuals.

  1. Dehydration

Caffeine is a diuretic, which means that it can increase urine production and cause dehydration if consumed in large amounts. However, moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered safe and does not cause dehydration in most people.

  1. Weight Loss

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Let's Get Srubbin'.

This is what we will need to use:

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  • A dish or a bowl of some sort.

  • A spoon.

  • Your fingers.

  • A food blender of some sort.​

This is what we will need to make our 'base' mix.

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  • Some coffee.

  • Some water.​

  • A few simple ingredients (just below).

For oily skin, we're looking to make a Pore Cleaning scrub.

So, We'll Add a Little Bit of ...

Sea Salt.

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A Slice of Lemon.

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Some Aloe Vera.

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Brown Sugar.

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Some Honey.

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Some Oatmeal.

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Amounts shown are based on having enough scrub to do your face and your neck (if you want to).

(Don't forget that you can freeze a scrub after you've made it. It'll keep fresh for months in a freezer. Leave it thaw out for around 24 hours before use).

Ingredients.

  • ​Add 4 or 5 teaspoons (or equivalent) of coffee.

  • 3 teaspoons of salt. (Sea or rock salt is best. Use whatever you've got).

  • 3 teaspoons of sugar (or 3 cubes). Brown is best, white is ok.

  • 2 teaspoons of honey.

  • You want 2 teaspoons of Aloe Vera (Plant cuttings or quality organic gel).

  • 3 or 4 slices of a cucumber (leave the peel on).​

  • About a third of a pint (160ml) of water.

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To Do.

Just pop everything into your blender and mix it all up for around 3 to 4 seconds, 3 times. You'll get it just perfect. 

  • Pour your mix into your bowl or dish.

  • Find your perfect place to apply your scrub. A bathroom is usually best as it's easy to accidentally splash a bit of scrub onto the floor or wall.

       (If you don't want to get any in your hair, place your hair in a bun or use         a shower cap or something similar).​

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Scrubba-dub-dub.​

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You can apply your scrub however you prefer to, or follow the steps below.

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  1. Start with your cheeks and rub the scrub in a slow circular motion.

  • Nice & slow. Make sure you gently massage the nourishment into every part of your skin.

  • You can either do 1 cheek at a time or just use both hands to do both at once.

  • Make sure you spend at least 20 seconds massaging the scrub into each cheek.

  • Do your nose. It has skin too! Top to bottom, 20 seconds.

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​   2. Beneath your eyes and around the side.

  • Same technique. Massage your scrub into the skin under your eyes, taking care not to get any in your eyes (obviously).

  • Again, spend at least 20 seconds gently rubbing the ingredients into your skin.​

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   3. Forehead.

  • Circular motions. Just rub it all in but not too hard. Same again here, at least 20 seconds. Make sure you don't miss anywhere.

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   4. Chin and neck.

       We're sure you get how to do it by now. Rubba-dub-dub it all in.

  • Don't forget the 20 second rule.

  • Look up to the ceiling when doing your neck. It'll help open the pores a little more to receive all of the lovely natural nutrition your feeding it.

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And that's it. No more required.

All Done.

Absorption time: We highly recommend leaving the scrub on your skin for at least 5 mins, 10 is better. This allows the skin more time to absorb more nutrients from the scrub.

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Once your done here, time to hit the shower. It's important that you don't use any chemicals to wash your face/neck. Just use water only.

Au naturale.

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Your skin will appreciate it.

This is What You've Done.

Exfoliated. 

Anti-bacterial.

Anti-microbial.

Anti-fungal.

Moisterized (but not too much).

Cleaned the pores out.

Nourished your skin.

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Entirely Au Naturale.

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You can make and apply one of these scrubs whenever you feel like, but we'd recommend no more than once per week, no less than once per month.

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Let Your Skin Glow

Don't forget not to use any chemicals to wash after using one of these scrubs. Trust us, you will see and feel the difference.

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With the cleansing and moisturising properties of these scrubs, your skin will be cleaner and healthier than what it would be by using any factory made chemicals. Added to that, the natural nourishment of these ingredients will give your skin an extra glow of healthiness.

That's all folks.

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We hope you found this helpful and that you now know how to naturally give your skin the natural glow of healthiness . We have more articles for you below and on the Main Menu page. It's all helpful stuff. Thank you.

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