Caffeine has come a long way from being just a preferred beverage among people - it has also crept into the world of personal care and cosmetics. And all for a good reason, caffeine benefits the skin and hair. Additionally, it is natural and is far away from the disadvantages and side effects that synthetic ingredients provide in the cosmetic formulations.
Caffeine is a commonly used ingredient in skincare often used in products for brightening and tightening. It has powerful anti-oxidant properties, decreases puffiness by improving circulation and increasing skin radiance. It is has a brightening agent that makes the surface of the skin glow and appear healthier.
Caffeine is used as an active compound in anti-cellulite products because it prevents excessive accumulation of fat in cells. It is also used in eye creams, eye gels, lotions, skin brightening creams and serums.
INCI: Caffeine
APPLICATION:
Eye creams, facial serums, scalp treatment, cellulite creams, lotions, skin brightening creams, shampoo, scrubs, masks etc.
BENEFITS
Skin care: It is widely used in skin care products. It is anti-inflammatory and reduces puffiness, dark circles under the eyes and promotes a refreshed.
It is a great exfoliator because of its coarse texture.
It effectively removes dead skin cells, cleanses and makes the skin brighter.
It is anti-aging as it works effectively to reduce the damage done by free radicals produced in the human body.
Gives a more toned appearance and helping improve the appearance of cellulite and improves tone and texture of skin
Hair care: It is also used in hair care products as it makes the shafts softer and shinier. It also prevents product buildup on the scalp that is caused by synthetic ingredients.
It increases blood circulation on the scalp and stimulates the hair follicles to aid hair growth.
It has a potential of stimulating hair growth makes it a valuable ingredient in haircare formulations aimed at improving scalp health and encouraging thicker, fuller hair.
Caffeine works well with other stimulating actives such as ginseng and green tea be more effective.
FORMULATION GUIDE
Caffeine powder is soluble in water. It is not soluble on its own in oil, so you would require an emulsifier in this case. In emulsions, add caffeine to the heated water phase, soluble in boiling water (80 C +) stir until dissolved and then process the formulation like normal.
It is recommended to add an antioxidant such as tocopherol vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
Caffeine has a natural pH of about 6, but it is best to reduce the pH slightly to below 5.5 or below. Formulate in acidic conditions below a pH of 5.5, as caffeine crystallises in alkaline solutions.
0.1-2% dissolve in water.
Legal Disclaimer:
By purchasing this product, you are acknowledging that you know how to use it, you are accepting all responsibility for its use, and you are agreeing to hold the seller harmless for any ill effects which may result from proper or improper use. Do not directly apply onto your skin. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate. Always perform a skin patch test of your finished product prior to use.
Safety Information:
WARNING: For external use only, please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally and Wear gloves when handling. Avoid contact with eyes – for your safety use eye protection googles. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.
KINDLY NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS NON-RETURNABLE
