When we think about caffeine, our mind jumps straight to our morning cup of coffee. But there are other ways to reap this ingredient s benefits, as well, especially when it comes to skin care. Caffeine, often ingested for its stimulant effects, can affect the skin as well, both when it is ingested
and when it is applied topically, explains Dr. Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and the chief medical correspondent for Certain Dri. Coffee is rich in antioxidants, including caffeine, which can help to fight free-radical damage and account for some of its reported health benefits. When caffeine is formulated into the products you apply to your skin, it acts as a vasoconstrictor (meaning it shrinks blood vessels) and reduces redness and puffiness, adds Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York. Ahead, we took a deeper dive into the benefits of caffeine-infused beauty products and how the ingredient impacts your skin in the long