Coffee – almost everyone loves coffee or coffee products. It is not a simple beverage that attracts with its aroma and taste but also exhibits certain effective properties like an antioxidant agent, increases blood circulation to prevent cellulite, aids in proper hair growth, etc.
In general, coffee beans have some natural oils which will be activated with heat application that often termed as essence or caffeol. This coffee oil is included in many things like cosmetics, fragrances, biodiesel and health supplements.
Benefits of using Coffee Oil:
Here are some of the benefits mentioned of using coffee oil on the skin, hair and health.
- It acts as an antioxidant that prevents the attack of free radicals on the skin.
- It uplifts your mood by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression by smelling the oil.
- It increases blood circulation in the body to promote hair growth by reducing the hair shedding.
- It tightens the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and also prevents wrinkles and dark circles.
- It acts as a respiratory aid that can be used to clear blocked nasal passage. Also, it is used as an aromatherapy.
- It is used as a light moisturizing oil that gives shine to both skin and hair.
Do you know that this effective coffee oil can be prepared at home with simple ingredients?
Yes, we can prepare coffee oil in two methods viz., cold infusion method and heat infusion method. Have a look on how to prepare this oil at home and use it.
Method – 1: (Cold Infused Method)
This method is a time-consuming process and all you need is ground coffee and any carrier oil.
- Combine 3/4 cup of ground coffee and 1 cup of olive oil or coconut oil in a jar.
- Put its lid and shake it well.
- Keep it in a dry place for up to 1 – 3 weeks or a month.
- But be sure to shake it daily or on every alternate day.
- Then strain the oil using a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
- Store it in a jar for regular usage.
Method – 2: (Hot Infused Method)
This method is preferred by most of us, why because it can be prepared easily in a short span of time. Here, we use coffee beans instead of ground coffee.
- Pour 4 tablespoons of ground coffee beans and 8 tablespoons of pure olive oil in a small crock pot.
- Cook on a medium to high heat for few minutes to few hours.
- Stir occasionally and turn off the heat.
- Strain the oil using cheesecloth and store it in a glass jar.
Avoid taking this coffee essential oil internally. Pregnant women and children should not use this oil without consulting their doctor. Also, conduct a skin patch test before using it.
Prepare this coffee infused oil and use it regularly to grab many skin and hair benefits. Do you have any queries on this coffee infused oil? Then share it in the comments box.
Hanna says
January 9, 2017 at 8:42 pmHi there!
Can I use a pot instead of a crockpot.
I don’t have one of those nor do I know what it is.
Thanks!
Hanna
Sruthika says
January 16, 2017 at 2:34 pmyes, you can use a pot, which is heat resistible and make sure to stir the mix occasionally on a medium heat.
Loren says
February 20, 2017 at 6:44 pmIf we use a regular pot on low heat, would it be for an hour???
Sruthika says
February 21, 2017 at 2:47 pmThe process may take 6 – 8 hours to prepare this hot infused coffee oil. Be sure to stir occasionally.
FI says
January 20, 2017 at 4:39 amHi there, does this oil colour the skin at all. I know that coffee shampoo can dye the hair brown?
Thanks,
FIONA
Sruthika says
January 20, 2017 at 2:22 pmNo, coffee oil is an effective color enhancer for hair but for skin, it brightens the skin color, clears cellulite to tighten the skin. So, you can grab many benefits for hair and skin with this coffee oil.
Amber says
June 17, 2017 at 4:51 pmHi! I tried this DIY recipe and am wondering if I did it correctly. I added 4 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee beans to 8 tablespoons pure olive oil. I put this mixture in my crock pot for 4 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally, then strained through a cheesecloth. However, the final result ended up being much lighter in color, and weaker in scent than anticipated. I’m wondering if it’s supposed to be this mild or if I did something wrong? Should I have done high heat (my crockpot only has 2 settings- low and high), and/or for a longer amount of time? With nothing to compare it to, it’s hard to judge if this is what it’s supposed to look like, but when looking at pictures of homemade coffee oil online, what I ended up with is considerably lighter in color, even though I used a dark roast coffee bean. I was hoping to use this as an additive in my homemade soaps to give them that wonderful coffee aroma, but the oil I made smells so light, I doubt it will add any considerable scent to my soaps. Thanks for reading! Any help or advice you could give would be very appreciated!
Sruthika says
June 22, 2017 at 2:15 pmCook this mix for few more hours (6 – 8 hours) till you get that color, remember the longer the mix cooked, the stronger is the final product. Also, use roasted coffee beans for preparing this oil. coming to the aroma of coffee, as it is cooked for a longer time then it may loose its strong aroma.
Sybil says
October 7, 2017 at 8:29 amHello
To dye my hair with this coffee oiL, do i use all the oil at once. For how ling do I keep it on my hair. Do I put it on wett or dry hair. Whst is the procedure.
Thank you
Sruthika says
October 7, 2017 at 10:26 amYes, you can use this coffee oil to dye your hair but make sure to use it on regular basis.
Babita says
November 20, 2017 at 1:45 pmHi, I tried to prepare this oil, but while heating the coffee starting sticking to the bottom of the pan, I was worried am I doing the right way. Pl. Instruct.
Sruthika says
December 7, 2017 at 12:35 pmDid you follow the correct measurements for preparing this oil? make sure to stir it occasionally so that the coffee won’t get stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Zhavaria says
November 30, 2017 at 9:34 pmCan this be used with castor oil as the carrier oil vs coconut/olive?
Sruthika says
December 7, 2017 at 1:52 pmDue to its thick consistency, castor oil is not preferred to use in preparing this homemade coffee oil.
Bec says
January 10, 2018 at 3:20 pmHey there! Im thinking about using sweet almond oil for the cold process infusion, but I was curious about the shelf life? I don’t want to make a big batch for myself if I won’t go through it in time. Thanks in advance! 🙂
Sruthika says
January 13, 2018 at 12:56 pmYes, You can prepare coffee infused oil by using Almond oil. All you need is to blend 1/3 cup of coffee grounds slightly. Tie it in a cheesecloth to secure it and place it in a bottle. Pour 1 cup of almond oil into this bottle. Keep it aside for about 2 weeks by shaking the bottle regularly. But make sure that not to prepare this coffee oil in large quantity.
brix says
January 26, 2018 at 3:13 pmhi can i use sesame oil for this? thanks
Sruthika says
January 27, 2018 at 10:14 amYes, you can fill 1/4 part of the jar with slightly ground coffee beans and cover them with sesame oil. Stir and infuse them for 2 – 4 weeks. After that, strain the oil by using a cheesecloth and use it as your coffee oil.
Aaliya says
February 19, 2018 at 8:16 amIs this coffee essential oil or coffee career oil ???
Plsss mention how to use it also as a face oil whether to dilute it or use it directly as a facial oil ????
Sruthika says
February 23, 2018 at 1:16 pmIt’s coffee essential oil. You can use it directly on the skin to grab its benefits. If you feel any irritation (due to sensitive skin) then dilute it with some carrier oils.
Anne says
March 12, 2018 at 6:20 pmI love the oil I have made with fresh coffee grounds. Can I substitute or supplement with used coffee grounds? Of course I let them dry first. I can’t find information on how much caffeine is left after brewing coffee grounds. Thank you!
Gnanika says
April 12, 2018 at 8:22 amNope.
Sherri says
April 26, 2018 at 12:40 pmI have white clay, activated charcoal, and cocoa powder….could I use these instead of the pigments? Many thanks!
Gnanika says
April 28, 2018 at 8:24 amYes, you can.
farraz says
May 30, 2018 at 12:19 amwhether it can be used for air freshener
please answer for my research
Gnanika says
July 30, 2018 at 1:06 pmCoffee has a very strong aroma that gives fresh and calm feeling. Yes, you can use it as air freshener because it absorbs the other odour and neutralized bad smell.
farraz says
May 30, 2018 at 12:21 amwhether it can be used air freshener?
Gnanika says
July 18, 2018 at 10:38 amYes, coffee oil can be used as air freshener. Though it doesn’t have dense smell, it is capable of absorbing the other odor in the room. Or you can just place a bowl of coffee grounds on the table.