Caffeine’s Mechanisms of Action and Its Cosmetic Use

    October 2012 in “ Skin Pharmacology and Physiology ”
    Andrzej Przemysław Herman, Andrzej Przemysław Herman
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of caffeine in cosmetics for its fat-reducing, antioxidant, and hair growth properties, but reports no new research findings.
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