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Most often, caffeine is found in the composition of eye and body creams (mainly anti-cellulite). Why it is needed in these particular means and whether it has an alternative, we will tell in our article.
Functions of caffeine in cosmetics
Caffeine (also known as guaranine, mateine, theine) is the name given to the transparent substance extracted by the chemist Friedlieb Runge from coffee beans in the early XNUMXth century. The same substance can be isolated from mate, guarana, fruits of the cocoa tree.
Dry caffeine is a clear crystal that dissolves in hot water.
Caffeine can be isolated from coffee beans, cocoa fruits, as well as from mate and guarana.
Caffeine has long been successfully used in the cosmetics industry. The range of its capabilities is very wide – from reducing the signs of cellulite to reducing swelling. Add caffeine:
in eye creams;
in anti-cellulite products;
and even sunscreen.
Caffeine has draining and tonic properties.
The effect of caffeine on the skin
On the skin, this ingredient in the composition of cosmetics acts in much the same way as drinks based on it – on the body as a whole. That is, it invigorates and accelerates all processes. What else is it good for the skin:
has a draining effect, reduces swelling;
stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown);
tones up blood vessels;
prevents damage to the walls of cell membranes;
absorbs ultraviolet rays (but cannot act as a sunscreen).
In cosmetics, caffeine is most commonly found in eye creams and cellulite treatments.
What beauty products are used
As we wrote above, caffeine is used by technologists very widely. On the market you can find the following products with this component:
anti-cellulite creams and body gels;
shower gels;
lifting or draining eye creams;
anti-aging face creams;
sunscreens.
Creams with caffeine
For face
Anti-wrinkle and skin firming cream LiftActiv Supreme, Vichy contains several active components of anti-aging action at once. The Day Proof complex (caffeine + adenosine) stimulates the work of cells and accelerates metabolic processes in them. Rhamnose improves skin density and elasticity, while neohesperidin helps neutralize free radicals.
Night moisturizing cream “Anti-aging care. Radiance of youth 25+”, Garnier with caffeine and a moisturizing complex is perfect as a first anti-aging treatment and will help delay the appearance of the initial signs of aging for another five years. Gives skin radiance and freshness.
For centuries
Cream for the skin around the eyes Slow Âge, Vichy due to caffeine, it stimulates collagen synthesis to increase elasticity, fights edema, dispersing stagnant fluid, and also brightens age spots. Baicalin and probiotic strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.
Intensive concentrated anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux, La Roche-Posay contains retinol, which means it reduces the depth of wrinkles and brightens pigmentation. In combination with caffeine, retinol has an enhanced renewing effect.
Cream for the skin around the eyes “Age expert 55+”, L’Oréal Paris with caffeine and adenosine provides natural drainage and accelerates collagen synthesis to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles.