Caffeine powder is one of those ingredients that have enjoyed a rapid “rise to fame” over the last couple of years. It is not only an ingredient in a growing number of food and beverages, it’s also being used by some of the leading brands of make up and skin care companies.
There have been several studies which have highlighted some potential benefits from including caffeine powder in our cosmetic formulations, these include:
- Caffeine contains antioxidants and is easily absorbed through the skin.
- Caffeine is a natural ingredient which make it appealing to the “organic/green” consumers.
- Caffeine has the ability to constrict small blood vessels and reduce inflammation.
- Caffeine can help draw excess fluid from fat cells to help improve cellulite and skin appearance.
- Caffeine has a sunscreen effect.
- Caffeine can help under eye dark circles.
There are many claims throughout the cosmetic industry. People are always looking for the next “miracle cure” to wrinkles, scars, blemishes… (and the list could go on.) In my experience there is nothing on earth that can “cure” us of a natural ageing process, but if I find a healthy, affordable ingredient like caffeine powder that could potentially help to slow things down even the tiniest bit, then what’s the harm in using it?
Stay tuned for my first recipe using caffeine powder!
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