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شفاء SHIFAH means “heal” in Arabic
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Skincare science

Caffeine

INCI / botanical name: Caffeine

Evidence level:Emerging human evidence

Caffeine isn't just for your morning cup. In skincare it's used to refresh tired-looking eyes, and in hair care to support the scalp. SHIFAH uses it in eye, face and hair formulas.

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What it does

Refreshing active: caffeine passes into the skin easily and is used to help reduce the look of puffiness and tired-looking skin. In hair care it's used in scalp-focused formulas.

What the research says

Reviews describe caffeine's high biological activity and its ability to pass through the skin barrier, which is why it's widely used in cosmetics. A 2025 systematic review looked at clinical evidence for caffeine in cosmetic products for hair shedding.

Limitations, honestly

Clinical evidence for under-eye puffiness is limited, and hair studies vary in design. These studies don't show results for SHIFAH products themselves.

Sources

  1. Caffeine's mechanisms of action and its cosmetic use (PubMed)
  2. Topical and transdermal delivery of caffeine (PubMed)
  3. Caffeine in cosmetic preparations against hair loss: systematic review (PubMed)

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Every product below contains Caffeine in its ingredient list.

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This library is for education only. It is not medical advice, and SHIFAH products are cosmetics, not medicines. Studies on an individual ingredient do not mean a finished product has been clinically tested. Always patch test and speak to a healthcare professional about skin conditions.

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