Caffeine was first used medicinally as a nervous system stimulant, and then it became one of the top ingredients in the beauty industry. It began to be actively introduced into anti-cellulite and facial skin care products.

The best properties of coffee are due to the presence of caffeine in it, although if we analyze it, we will see that its content in coffee is not the highest, much more in green tea. Actually, caffeine is also present in other energy drinks, which is why they are called energy drinks. What can we say about cocoa and chocolate ... There is caffeine in some medicines.

How caffeine works on health and beauty

Caffeine stimulates the action of the respiratory system, enhances cardiac activity, - causes a rapid heartbeat, increases the pulse, can cause cardiac arrhythmias, dilation of the bronchi and increase blood pressure.

Caffeine tones the skin, stimulates blood circulation in the skin tissues and improves firmness. Just like a mug of coffee invigorates, caffeinated products add freshness and radiance to your skin.

Crushed coffee beans have been used since antiquity. Most likely, the beauties of the East were already familiar with the preparation of scrubs and exfoliating masks based on coffee beans, which contributed to increased blood microcirculation, cellular metabolism and the breakdown of subcutaneous fats.

The benefits and harms of caffeine

The benefits and dangers of coffee have been debated for a long time, and all this is due to the caffeine content in it. Caffeine is an alkaloid, it can increase performance, invigorate, enhance physical and mental activity, but a large dose will lead to depletion of nerve cells. Many scientists speak about this.

If you drink coffee often, then caffeine will be found in all organs. What does "often" mean? Everyone should empirically determine and choose for themselves a daily dose of coffee. The main thing is not to feel addiction to this drink. However, coffee addiction has been treated differently by researchers. Some say that it should not be given importance, while others believe that the body gets used to caffeine, as well as to sugar, alcohol and smoking.

However, dependence on coffee, in other words, on caffeine, should not be compared with dependence on alcohol or smoking, especially on drugs.

Can it cause insomnia?

Yes, if you drink coffee in the afternoon and in large doses. And if you drink coffee in the first half, it is unlikely, since caffeine is excreted from the body within 8-10 hours, after which no more than 25% of the initial dose remains in the blood. It should also be noted the strength of the drink, as well as the characteristics of your body. Some people react sharply to caffeine. The "cheerfulness" received after taking the drink can go beyond its limits, and this will lead to irritability, insomnia and headache.

Caffeine raises blood pressure, or it would be better to say it can raise blood pressure. Again, it depends on the personality. If you notice this phenomenon in yourself, and this is discomfort for you, then either reduce the dose or completely refuse.

Caffeine and exercise. By invigorating one cup of coffee, you increase the body's endurance, and, consequently, increase physical activity. Many people use this when doing fitness.

Caffeine affects the body's calcium metabolism. This effect of caffeine - "calcium flushing" is observed, but only if you consume a lot of caffeine (about 750 mg per day). Hardly anyone achieves such results. However, if this is the case, then add milk to the coffee (this will compensate for the effect of caffeine).For older people, nutritionists recommend to be more careful with coffee, but not even because caffeine will become the culprit of osteoporosis - there are already enough diseases at a serious age and for other reasons. And in such a situation, it is better to be careful.

Caffeine and dehydration

The effects of caffeine on the human body are complex and depend on many factors. If you remember cosmetics containing caffeine, and their main purpose is to relieve swelling and break down fat, then we can confidently say that caffeine is a diuretic. However, everything is not so simple - the effect of caffeine on our body is not as simple as it seems to us, and the body's response to it is also complex.

The influence of caffeine in this aspect continues to be examined by many researchers. Most agree that a normal amount of caffeine (meaning coffee) promotes the elimination of excess fluid from the body, but if you abuse this drink, the body gets used to the increased dose, and fluid accumulates. This is how edema forms.

Therefore, drinking coffee can cause edema, and coffee is not recommended for older people with various diseases, as well as for pregnant women.

There is a lot of talk about caffeine, just like coffee, - someone sees more benefits in it, and someone - harm. Both exist, but all of its properties affect each person in different ways, that is, the results appear individually. To continue talking about the benefits of caffeine, consider its effects in cosmetics.

Caffeine in cosmetics

Caffeine is in the leading positions among the components of anti-cellulite cosmetics. However, it not only corrects the figure and promotes weight loss, but also smoothes mimic wrinkles, provides a lifting effect of the face, tones the skin, eliminates congestion, and removes dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.

Using caffeine in anti-cellulite products, it should be noted that caffeine frees cells from fluid and sodium, accelerates the breakdown of fat. But one anti-cellulite agent is not enough, you need to additionally engage in fitness and monitor proper nutrition, then after 2 - 3 months the first results will appear.

In the anti-cellulite program, various products and wraps based on crushed coffee will help. There are also chocolate wraps, which have powerful anti-stress and anti-aging effects, as this produces the hormone of happiness endorphin, and caffeine burns fat.

In the fight against cellulite, green coffee beans are also used, that is, raw. Treatments that combine caffeine with other ingredients, such as white clay, work great.

You can also use ready-made anti-cellulite products.



As an example, pay attention to Elancyl Slim Design (France) - anti-cellulite concentrate caffeine 3D complex.

The anti-cellulite concentrate acts directly on the hardened tissues, smoothes the skin surface. Thanks to the complex combination of Caffeine Complex 3D ingredients, the skin becomes firm. The concentrate is instantly absorbed and in a fairly short time improves skin elasticity.

Anti-cellulite cream Belkosmex for body. Caffeine green coffee "Home cosmetologist" will be your faithful assistant on the way to a perfect figure. The caffeine-based cream is quickly absorbed into the skin, effectively fights fat deposits, accelerating the process of their breakdown.

Caffeine can relieve swelling around the eyes. Due to its vasoconstrictor properties, bags and dark circles will become less visible. But just like with coffee, caffeinated products should not be overused, they can dehydrate the skin, especially in the area of ​​application.



Thalgo collagen eye roll-on (France) - Collagen gel with a roll-on applicator for the eye contour. This gel creates the effect of ice cubes. It removes puffiness, dark circles under the eyes and removes expression lines. Active ingredients - caffeine-24 hours, yeast extract, natural marine collagen stimulate blood circulation, moisturize and smooth the skin in the eye area.

Dr.Sea (Israel) - Moisturizing eye gel with caffeine against puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

Hair care products

Caffeine is a great helper for our curls, it stimulates hair follicles, and therefore hair grows better. Caffeine energizes hair, keeping it thick and healthy for a long time.

Take advantage of shampoo Marc Anthony (USA). It contains, in addition to caffeine, ginseng and vitamin E. They strengthen the hair roots, and the hair itself becomes smooth and soft.

Shampoo Alpecin Double Effect (Germany) - effective anti-dandruff shampoo with a double action formula. The shampoo has an anti-inflammatory effect on the scalp and removes dandruff. It contains effective anti-dandruff ingredients, as well as caffeine, which penetrates deep into the hair roots. The product creates a feeling of freshness and cleanliness.



Rinfoltil Espresso shampoo (Italy) with caffeine strengthens and activates hair growth. With it, even weak hair will feel strong and well-groomed.

The list of products containing caffeine goes on ... Caffeine is used in a moisturizer for the face, in lifting products, especially in nighttime, which helps to get rid of puffiness.