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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"cafeine\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Caffeine<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1>Caffeine<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Caffeine is an alkaloid of the methylxanthine family, used in cosmetics on the scalp and the eye area. In the lab, it stimulates the growth of cultured human hair follicles<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. Clinically, a review of 9 trials (684 people) concludes in its favor, but with a moderate to very low level of evidence<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-02\">November 2, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 8 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a caffeine product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cafeine-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Fine needle-shaped caffeine crystals in macro view on a sage green ceramic surface\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#concentrations\">Concentrations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Caffeine at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>, safety according to the CIR expert panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">CAFFEINE<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"CAFFEINE\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Coffeinum, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine<small>European Pharmacopoeia name: coffeinum<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">58-08-2<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"58-08-2\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">200-362-1<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"200-362-1\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Formula<\/dt><dd class=\"num\">C\u2088H\u2081\u2080N\u2084O\u2082<small>Molar mass 194.19 g\/mol<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng function<\/dt><dd>Skin conditioning, perfuming<small>\"Skin conditioning\" and \"Perfuming\" in the European nomenclature<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Appearance<\/dt><dd>White crystalline powder<small>Moderately soluble in water<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction<small>Not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Judged safe in cosmetics<small>2024 CIR panel conclusion on methylxanthines, in the uses described<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>9<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>5<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Eyes <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Reviews <span>2<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"cheveux\"><h3>Scalp and hair<span>Haircare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Nine clinical trials, fragile evidence<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2025 systematic review<\/span><span>9 trials<\/span><span>684 people<\/span><\/div><p>All the trials conclude in favor of caffeine on hair shedding or thinning, but the level of evidence is moderate for 3 trials, low for 1 and very low for 5. Many have no randomization, no placebo and no stated concentration. The authors call for better trials on well-defined products<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Cultured follicles: growth stimulated<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Cultured human follicles<\/span><span>Caffeine 0.001 to 0.005%<\/span><span>In the presence of testosterone<\/span><\/div><p>Caffeine offsets the slowing of growth caused by testosterone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. It also lengthens the growth phase and stimulates the proliferation of hair matrix cells, with a stronger sensitivity in female follicles<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Caffeine and adenosine shampoo<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Caffeine and adenosine shampoo<\/span><span>3 months<\/span><span>77 people<\/span><span>Comparison with baseline, no control group<\/span><\/div><p>Hair density increases and shedding decreases compared with baseline; hair diameter does not change significantly. 71.05% of participants say they are satisfied. Combination of two actives<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>DMG-Na and caffeine shampoo<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>DMG-Na and caffeine shampoo<\/span><span>24 weeks<\/span><span>154 men<\/span><span>Double-blind, placebo-controlled<\/span><\/div><p>The number of hairs pulled out in the pull test drops by 2.8 on average, against a rise of 0.6 under placebo (p < 0.001). In 30 subjects, the phototrichogram shows more hairs, higher density and more hairs in the growth phase. Combination of two actives: the effect of caffeine alone is not isolated<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Healthier-looking scalp, less hair shedding<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Shampoo and leave-on product<\/span><span>24 weeks<\/span><span>Double-blind, placebo-controlled<\/span><\/div><p>A combination of niacinamide, panthenol, caffeine, piroctone olamine and zinc improved scalp condition and reduced hair shedding. The effect of caffeine on its own is not isolated<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Eye area<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Eye area: limited evidence<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2024 review<\/span><span>Eye cream ingredients<\/span><\/div><p>The review ranks caffeine, with retinoids and vitamin C, among the promising ingredients for wrinkles and pigmentation spots in the periorbital area. It notes the absence of clinical trials specifically on eye creams and the wide variability of the studies<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Diffusion of 2% caffeine in a cream<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Creams with 2% caffeine<\/span><span>Franz cells, synthetic membrane<\/span><span>24 hours<\/span><\/div><p>Four formulated creams release more than 85% of the caffeine in 24 hours. With 2.5% dimethyl isosorbide and 2.5% ethoxydiglycol, diffusion exceeds that of three commercial creams: the formula influences how the active diffuses<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>Reviews and safety<span>Syntheses<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Mechanisms described by the reviews<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2013 review<\/span><\/div><p>The review describes a caffeine that crosses the skin barrier, present at 3% in common commercial topical formulas. It credits it with an action on lipolysis, antioxidant activity and stimulation of skin microcirculation: these are described mechanisms, not demonstrated effects on a finished product<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Assessed as safe in cosmetics<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Expert assessment<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2024 CIR panel<\/span><span>Caffeine, theobromine, theophylline<\/span><\/div><p>The panel judges caffeine safe in the practices and concentrations of use described in its assessment<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. For caffeine, clinical evidence is limited: few controlled trials, combinations of actives, concentrations often not stated, and several studies run or funded by manufacturers (indicated in the sources). We did not retain any controlled trial on dark circles or puffiness.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"h-c\"><div class=\"wrap dose\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-c\">Concentrations used in studies<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Commercial topical formulas most often contain 3% caffeine<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>; the creams tested for diffusion contain 2%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. Clinical trials on the scalp do not always state the concentration, which the review flags as a limit<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. The final level is set with the formulator, depending on the format and the target.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"scale dense\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Scale from 0 to 5%: creams tested at 2%, commercial formulas at 3%\"><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"band\" style=\"left:40%;width:20%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:40%\"><strong class=\"num\">2%<\/strong><span>Creams tested for diffusion<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:60%\"><strong class=\"num\">3%<\/strong><span>Common level in commercial formulas<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ticks\"><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:0%\">0%<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:20%\">1<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:40%\">2<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:60%\">3<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:80%\">4<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:100%\">5%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"pins-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><strong class=\"num\">2%<\/strong><span>Creams tested for diffusion<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">3%<\/strong><span>Common level in commercial formulas<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use caffeine?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 13 formulas with caffeine: the key active in 2 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-visage\" data-p=\"visage\">Face <span>7<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-cheveux\" data-p=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>6<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:2\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">7<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Key active in the eye care product, also found in toners, scrubs and serums.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-eye-care\/\"><span>Eye care<\/span><span class=\"n\">3<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-toners\/\"><span>Toners<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/\"><span>Face scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/\"><span>Face serums<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-eye-care\/caffeine-eye-cream\/\"><span>Caffeine Eye Contour Cream<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-cheveux\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">6<\/span>Hair<\/h3><p>Key active in the scalp scrub, also found in a shampoo.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-scalp-scrubs\/\"><span>Scalp scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">5<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shampoos\/\"><span>Shampoos and conditioners<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-scalp-scrubs\/caffeine-scalp-scrub\/\"><span>Caffeine Scalp Scrub<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/panthenol\/\">Panthenol <span class=\"num\">10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/vitamin-e\/\">Vitamin E <span class=\"num\">7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/licorice-root-extract\/\">Licorice extract <span class=\"num\">5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/niacinamide\/\">Niacinamide <span class=\"num\">5<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about caffeine<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is caffeine in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is an alkaloid of the methylxanthine family, declared as CAFFEINE on the label<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. The CIR panel judges it safe in the cosmetic uses described<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. It is used on the scalp and the eye area.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does caffeine work for hair?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The evidence is limited. A review of 9 trials concludes in favor of caffeine, but with a moderate level of evidence for 3 trials, low for 1 and very low for 5<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. The best-designed trials test combinations of actives<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>: the effect of caffeine alone is not isolated.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is caffeine useful for the eye area?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">A review ranks it among the promising ingredients for the periorbital area, but notes the absence of clinical trials specifically on eye creams<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>. We did not retain any controlled trial on dark circles or puffiness.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What percentage of caffeine should you use?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Commercial topical formulas most often contain 3%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. Clinical trials on the scalp rarely state the concentration<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. The dose is decided with the formulator, depending on the format and the target.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What should you pair caffeine with?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The trials cited combine it with adenosine<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>, DMG-Na<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>, or niacinamide, panthenol, piroctone olamine and zinc<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. In our formulas, it is most often paired with panthenol, vitamin E, niacinamide, licorice extract and argan oil. The stability of the final formula is checked through lab testing.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is caffeine safe in skincare?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The CIR panel judges it safe in the practices and concentrations of use described<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a> and it is not restricted in the EU<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. During pregnancy, as with any skincare product, a healthcare professional's advice remains the rule.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a caffeine product for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 13 caffeine formulas (eye care, scalp scrubs, body care) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-eye-care\/\">White label eye contour and lash care<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">Cosmetic formulation lab<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/top-10-white-label-cosmetics-trends-for-2025\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending white label cosmetics to sell in 2025<\/strong><small>Caffeine eye creams among the trending products<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/beauty-trends-2026-cosmetics-laboratory\/\"><span><strong>12 beauty trends that will dominate the market in 2026<\/strong><small>Science-led scalp care, an opportunity for a range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry CAFFEINE<\/em> (CAS 58-08-2, EC 200-362-1). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/32304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>Cherian PA, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. <em>Safety Assessment of Methylxanthines as Used in Cosmetics.<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2024;43(4 suppl):42-77. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10915818241260282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/10915818241260282<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>Szendzielorz E, Spiewak R. <em>Caffeine as an Active Ingredient in Cosmetic Preparations Against Hair Loss: A Systematic Review of Available Clinical Evidence.<\/em> Healthcare (Basel). 2025;13(4):395. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/healthcare13040395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/healthcare13040395<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Fischer TW, Hipler UC, Elsner P. <em>Effect of caffeine and testosterone on the proliferation of human hair follicles in vitro.<\/em> Int J Dermatol. 2007;46(1):27-35. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1365-4632.2007.03119.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/j.1365-4632.2007.03119.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Fischer TW, Herczeg-Lisztes E, Funk W, et al. <em>Differential effects of caffeine on hair shaft elongation, matrix and outer root sheath keratinocyte proliferation, and transforming growth factor-\u03b22\/insulin-like growth factor-1-mediated regulation of the hair cycle in male and female human hair follicles in vitro.<\/em> Br J Dermatol. 2014;171(5):1031-1043. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/bjd.13114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/bjd.13114<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Chen D, Yu F, Wang C, et al. <em>Anti-hair loss effect of a shampoo containing caffeine and adenosine.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;23(9):2927-2933. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.16347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jocd.16347<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Dingmageili Biotechnology<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Celleno L, Bussoletti C, Tolaini MV, et al. <em>A Novel Approach Against Male Pattern Hair Loss With Topical Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt (DMG-Na) and Caffeine: Efficacy of a 24-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(8):e70390. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.70390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jocd.70390<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Dr. Kurt Wolff<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Davis MG, Piliang MP, Bergfeld WF, et al. <em>Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.<\/em> Int J Cosmet Sci. 2021;43 Suppl 1:S14-S25. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ics.12734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/ics.12734<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Procter &amp; Gamble<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Herman A, Herman AP. <em>Caffeine's mechanisms of action and its cosmetic use.<\/em> Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2013;26(1):8-14. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000343174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1159\/000343174<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Hamie H, Yassine R, Shoukfeh R, et al. <em>A review of the efficacy of popular eye cream ingredients.<\/em> Int J Womens Dermatol. 2024;10(2):e156. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/JW9.0000000000000156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1097\/JW9.0000000000000156<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>Reyes R, Abou-Dahech MS, Nguyen NG, et al. <em>Skin penetration of caffeine from commercial eye creams and eye creams designed and optimized based on Hansen solubility parameters.<\/em> Int J Pharm. 2023;639:122973. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ijpharm.2023.122973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.ijpharm.2023.122973<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"fab\" id=\"fab\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a caffeine product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"scrim\" id=\"scrim\"><\/div><div class=\"pop\" id=\"pop\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"pop-n\" hidden><div class=\"pop-n\" id=\"pop-n\"><\/div><div class=\"pop-body\" id=\"pop-body\"><\/div><div class=\"pop-foot\"><a class=\"txt-link\" id=\"pop-all\" href=\"#sources\">All sources<\/a><button 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