Caffeine Powder

Caffeine Powder

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in plants. In cosmetics and personal care products, caffeine is used in the formulation of bath products, cleansing products, makeup, shaving and skin care products.

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products? Caffeine improves the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

Caffeine in cosmetics is a multifunctional active ingredient with stimulating effects, known for its ability to increase microcirculation and reduce water retention.

Organoleptic properties: white powder, odourless

INCI: caffeine

Caffeine properties

• improves the tone and texture of the skin
• known for its ability to reduce water retention
• increases microcirculation
• can help reduce puffy eyes and dark circles around the eye
• antioxidant, astringent
• lipolytic, tissue reduction, slimming
• helps to redefine body contours
• used to modulate hair growth and slow hair loss

Caffeine applications and use

• used in a wide variety of cosmetic applications: anti-ageing skin care formulations, eye creams and gels, toners, scrubs, body firming creams and gels, shampoos, soaps
• recommended dosage 0,5-2%
• is soluble in water
• in emulsions add to the aqueous phase

Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light

Caution: do not ingest, pure caffeine is harmful when ingested, for cosmetic use only!

Frequently asked questions about Caffeine Powder