Caffeine
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
What does it do?
Caffeine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Caffeine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
Is Caffeine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caffeine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caffeine do in cosmetic products?
Caffeine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Caffeine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caffeine is 58-08-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/11/2019