Other Name: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, 1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione.

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):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

As per current guidelines, topical caffeine may be considered safe for use

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Note:

• You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

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
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Conclusion
Caffeine is safe as per the current practice of use and as per currently regulated dosages.

References

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://european-union.europa.eu
3. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
4. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
5. 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