Today caffeine is a frequent component of many skin care products, especially anti-cellulite ones. And such popularity is justified: this substance has high chemical activity and is able to overcome our skin barrier without much effort, stimulating a number of beneficial processes in the skin. We will talk about them in more detail below.
Used as an antioxidant
Ultraviolet light is dangerous at any time of the year (see also: "4 main questions about protecting the eyes from ultraviolet radiation") and in the absence of additional protection can lead to such unpleasant things as accelerating the process of photoaging, reducing skin elasticity, and the formation of early wrinkles. All this can be prevented by the regular use of Sanskrin with the addition of caffeine, which increases the protection of the skin barrier and reduces the risk of intense formation of free radicals, otherwise - cancers associated with radiation. This mechanism works very simply: caffeine helps to destroy cells exposed to ultraviolet radiation, preventing their possible transformation into cancer cells.
Improves microcirculation of skin vessels
Studies have shown that a 250 g dose of caffeine consumed can increase blood circulation in the brain center by 30%. Impressive, isn't it? Due to the ability of caffeine to increase microcirculation, products based on it do an excellent job with puffiness under the eyes, that is, they have a pronounced tonic property. In urban ecology, this point should definitely be taken into account and do not forget about the caffeine roller for the eyes in regular skin care.
Promotes hair growth
Another magical property of caffeine is its ability to increase the activity of hair follicles, promoting more intense hair growth. Penetrating into the scalp, the caffeine substance relaxes the slight muscle tension at the hair roots and allows nutrients to penetrate to them faster. The positive effect is complemented by the same increased microcirculation. That is why masks, shampoos and hair gels based on coffee beans are a useful alternative when renewing your skincare products (not to mention the fact that, moreover, they are aromatic and spicy).
Caffeine vs. cellulite
The thighs and buttocks are eternally problematic female areas that cause a lot of trouble. Fortunately, caffeine comes to the rescue in this case too. Cellulite is associated with the lymphatic system and the microcirculation system: with their dysfunction, unwanted structural changes occur in the subcutaneous fat. What caffeine does in this unpleasant situation: It stimulates the drainage of lymph in the adipose tissue and helps to get rid of excess fat, toxins, and by-products of fat breakdown. In this cascade of reactions, caffeine is the protagonist and champion of your beauty.
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