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    Bioactives in Nutricosmetics: A Focus on Caffeine from Tea to Coffee

    August 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Cristina Blanco-Llamero, Hugo F. Macário, Beatriz N. Guedes … Eliana B. Souto
    Studysummary This review highlights caffeine's diverse benefits in cosmetics and nutricosmetics, noting its antioxidant properties, ability to treat skin disorders like androgenic alopecia, and potential to enhance sunscreen effectiveness, though penetration into deeper skin layers remains challenging.
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