What is caffeine?
It’s hard to get up in the morning and start your day without having your black potion or coffee.
Aside from the fact that it is a stimulant that keeps us awake and alert, caffeine has been found to have several benefits.
What can it do for your skin and body?
Caffeine is a known antioxidant that decreases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals. It can fight off damage induced by UV rays, in effect, slowing down the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
It can also promote microcirculation in the body, which can optimize the delivery of nutrients to your skin.
This is why, not only can it help in the natural physiology of the skin, but can also promote hair growth in the scalp.
And guess what? It doesn’t stop here.
It is also added in products that are used to lessen cellulite because it can reduce the storage of excess fat.
Where can you find one?
More often than not, you’ll probably find caffeine in eye creams because of caffeine’s power to reduce eye puffiness.
One example is the Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream.
You might also see it in products that are for body toning and firming like the Biossance Squalane + Caffeine Toning Body Cream.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
