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Skin Conditioning

CAFFEINE BENZOATE

CAS 5743-17-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A caffeine–benzoate salt used in eye creams and slimming products — caffeine fights puffiness and supports microcirculation while benzoate aids stability. Strong safety record with only minor caveats.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant and microcirculation support
  • Lipolytic effects exploited in anti-cellulite formulas
  • Reduces puffiness around eye-area in serums

Known concerns

  • Benzoate counter-ion adds restricted-preservative considerations
  • Caffeine percutaneous absorption modest but non-zero
  • No SCCS-specific opinion on the salt form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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