What it is
Multifunctional active with skin and hair benefits. It is used in hair fall control serums as it extends the anagen or growth phase of the hair.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Individuals with cancer history/riskAs per current guidelines, topical caffeine may be considered safe for use
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Note
- You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.
Attributes
Comedogenicity Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skin Safe for use
Sensitive skin Safe for use
Note
- Caffeine is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone skin or sensitive skin based on currently available data.
Conclusion Caffeine is safe as per the current practice of use and as per currently regulated dosages.
References
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- https://www.ewg.org
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in