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Is Drinking Coffee Good for your Skin?

Is Drinking Coffee Good for your Skin?

There is an ongoing debate about the effects of coffee on your skin. As with anything widely consumed and popular, saying something that catches attention will continue to happen, even if it’s unfounded. Some argue coffee’s diuretic effects cause dehydration and lead...
What Does a Coffee and Honey Mask Do?

What Does a Coffee and Honey Mask Do?

It’s become more and more popular to use coffee for skincare, particularly on your face. If you haven’t already jumped on the coffee and honey skincare train, you may be wondering what do coffee and honey do to help your face? They both have properties that seem to...
Should You Drink Coffee Creamer?

Should You Drink Coffee Creamer?

Cream, creamer, whitener, and half-and-half – there are many options of things you can add to coffee to make it lighter, but should you be adding them? How does coffee creamer compare to the others? Should you drink it? Coffee creamer is made of water, sugar, and...
Is Starbucks Coffee Addictive?

Is Starbucks Coffee Addictive?

Today we dive into the world of conspiracy, chemical romances, and subtle psychology. I have mentioned Starbucks here and there, but it would seem that people believe many outlandish things about the corporation. It’s funny how a mistake or oversight at such a large...
How Long Does Coffee Take to Stain Your Teeth?

How Long Does Coffee Take to Stain Your Teeth?

As an avid coffee drinker, I’ve had people ask me Doesn’t coffee stain your teeth?, and the answer is: it can – if handled carelessly. What causes tooth stain, and how long would it take? Stains to your teeth can come from acids and dyes. Coffee is acidic and contains...
How Is Espresso Stronger than Coffee?

How Is Espresso Stronger than Coffee?

Since I’m on the topic of caffeine, I might as well address a question that plagues coffee drinkers and causes arguments among coffee newbies. It’s been confusing over the years, so let’s put it to bed: What coffee has the most caffeine? How much caffeine do different...