We all know caffeine can wake us up if we drink it, but can it have the same effect on the skin? Maybe.
Caffeine is reported to have antioxidant properties and improve blood flow to the skin. It’s sometimes included as a key ingredient in eye creams, to reduce puffiness. However, there aren’t many studies supporting its use in skincare.
References
Ahmadraji F, Shatalebi MA. Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of an eye counter pad containing caffeine and vitamin K in emulsified Emu oil base. Adv Biomed Res. 2015;4:10. Published 2015 Jan 6.
Herman A, Herman AP. Caffeine’s mechanisms of action and its cosmetic use. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2013;26(1):8-14.
Li YF, Ouyang SH, Tu LF, et al. Caffeine Protects Skin from Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence through the Activation of Autophagy. Theranostics. 2018;8(20):5713-5730. Published 2018 Nov 10.
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