Description
Our Caffeine extract is a multifunctional, pharmaceutical grade, active ingredient used for formulation of personal care products and cosmeceuticals, where its stimulating effects can be seen.
Caffeine is being used more, and more, in the cosmetics, and personal care, industry due to its beneficial impact on fluids and the way that they are stored. It is well known for its ability to increase micro circulation, and reduce puffiness, it is recognized as one of the best actives for dark circles, puffiness, and cellulite treatments.
Due to its ability for circulation enhancement, it has the ability to reduce water retention in the tissues, resulting in a slenderizing effect. In a Journal of Cosmetic Medicine (2008) article, it was reported to have been very effective for 80% of the subjects tested, resulting in noticeable slimming effects on the lower and upper thighs as well as the hips.
Caffeine Extract contains higher levels of caffeine compared to coffee beans, it’s a white powder and would not impact on the colour your formulations.
Country of Origin: USA
INCI: Caffeine
Assay: 99.6%
Appearance: White to off white powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Manufacturer Suggested Usage: 0.1 – 1% . To the water phase of your formulation.
Common Uses/ Benefits
Caffeine is well-known in cosmetics for its slimming and anti-cellulite benefits. It is widely used for under-eye-circle treatment. It tightens, tones and brightens the skin. In haircare, it stimulates hair growth by stimulating the hair follicle. Try combining with DMAE for tightening, dark circles and puffiness and with Peptide for wrinkles.
BENEFITS
- Wrinkle reduction
- Improved tone, texture and smoothness
- Anti-oxidant
- Astringent
- Reduced dark circles and puffiness
- Slimming (tissue reduction)
- Smoothing (skin appearance – cellulite)
Applications
- Anti-aging products
- Products geared toward cellulite
- Scrubs
- Wrinkle reduction
- Tightening eye creams
- Collagen improvement
- Lifting
- Firming
- Tightening
- Anti aging skin care products
- Treatment products geared toward slimming
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place. It should not be exposed to excessive heat or cold.
NOTE :: People with sensitivity to the stimulating effects of caffeine should be cautious The same effect that one might get from the consumption of caffeine, one will get from the topical use of caffeine. Caffeine should not be used by anyone who is sensitive to those stimulating effects. Use with caution until you know how you will respond to its effects.
PLEASE NOTE: This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our products are for external use in cosmetic and personal care formulations only, unless otherwise indicated. Even though we do not offer our products for consumption (internal use), we will always source only top quality pharmaceutical / food grade ingredeints because the grade or purity of any material, is of importance for skin care as it is for internal use or consumption. Do not be fooled by low priced ingredients that do not deliver performance or nutrition, just because it’s same name and may even have the same CAS Registry Number (CAS RN) does not mean that any two are equal in quality or purity.
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