CAFFEINE

Caffeine

🔬 Properties

  • Natural alkaloid commonly found in coffee, tea, and other plants.
  • Small, water- and lipid-soluble molecule, easily absorbed by the skin.
  • Acts as a stimulant and bioactive ingredient with multiple cosmetic applications.
  • Known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasoconstrictive properties.

🌿 Benefits for the Skin

  1. Antioxidant protection
    • Neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
    • Helps protect the skin from environmental aggressors, including UV-induced damage.
  2. Anti-inflammatory & soothing effects
    • Reduces redness, puffiness, and irritation.
    • Beneficial for sensitive or reactive skin.
  3. Microcirculation and depuffing
    • Vasoconstrictive action improves blood microcirculation.
    • Helps reduce under-eye bags and swelling.
  4. Cellular energy and metabolism
    • Stimulates lipolysis, supporting fat metabolism in localized areas.
    • Often used in formulations targeting cellulite or localized firmness.
  5. Anticellulite and firming support
    • Combined with other actives, caffeine may help improve skin firmness and smoothness.

✅ In summary: Caffeine is a multi-functional bioactive molecule that protects against oxidative stress, soothes and depuffs the skin, improves microcirculation, and supports localized fat metabolism. It is widely used in cosmetic formulations for eye contour care, anti-aging, and firming products.