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

August 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”

Cristina Blanco-Llamero, Hugo F. Macário, Beatriz N. Guedes, Faezeh Fathi, M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira, Eliana B. Souto

caffeine androgenic alopecia antioxidant UV blockers nanosized delivery systems nutricosmetics bioactives skin disorders skin health hair loss sun protection nano delivery systems cosmetic bioactives skin care

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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