The phrase “Mix Vaseline and Coffee…see more” is a common clickbait hook. It usually leads to DIY beauty claims rather than treatments backed by strong scientific evidence.
Here are some of the claims you might see, and what the evidence says:
- Exfoliating scrub: Mixing ground coffee with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) creates a gritty scrub that can temporarily make skin feel smoother by removing dead skin cells. However, the coffee grounds can be too abrasive for the face, especially if you have sensitive skin or acne.
- Moisturising: Vaseline is an effective occlusive moisturizer. It helps lock in moisture but doesn’t add moisture to dry skin by itself. It’s generally best applied to slightly damp skin.
- Dark circles or wrinkles: There is no good evidence that a Vaseline-and-coffee mixture removes dark circles, tightens skin, or reduces wrinkles.
- Skin whitening or instant glow: There is no scientific evidence that this mixture lightens skin or produces lasting changes in skin tone.
If you want to try any DIY skincare:
- Patch-test it on a small area first.
- Avoid using abrasive scrubs on irritated or broken skin.
- Don’t get the mixture into your eyes.
For smoother, healthier-looking skin, products containing ingredients such as glycerin, ceramides, niacinamide, or retinoids (where appropriate) have much stronger evidence than coffee-and-Vaseline mixtures.
If you have the rest of the post, I can explain the specific claim it makes and whether there’s any evidence behind it.
