Anti-cellulite evidence modest (fat metabolism stimulation); hair follicle stimulation evidence supports cosmetic hair growth claims; de-puffing eye area evidence; Korea: MFDS functional cosmetic review for hair loss claims, verify current status
Function & Common Use
Active (Anti-cellulite / Hair growth / De-puffing)
Active Ingredient
Eye creams cellulite creams hair growth products
Vegetable (coffee/tea) / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: None
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caffeine safe to use in skincare?
Caffeine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Anti-cellulite evidence modest (fat metabolism stimulation); hair follicle stimulation evidence supports cosmetic hair growth claims; de-puffing eye area evidence; Korea: MFDS functional cosmetic review for hair loss claims, verify current status
Is Caffeine allowed in India?
Caffeine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Caffeine used for in cosmetics?
Caffeine functions as: Active (Anti-cellulite / Hair growth / De-puffing). It is commonly found in: Eye creams cellulite creams hair growth products.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
Identifiers
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