Coffee Seed Extract—Perk Up Skin’s Health and Appearance

Coffee Seed Extract contains caffeine and other phytochemicals that combine to provide numerous benefits, including moisturizing, stimulating circulation, and supporting cellular antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities.

What is Coffee Seed Extract?

Arabica Coffee originated in the rainforests of Ethiopia before it was cultivated widely to now produce 70% of the world’s coffee. The green seeds from Arabica Coffee are a source for alkaloids, phenolic compounds, lipids, and proteins which create specific beneficial contributions in skincare applications. For general health, the extract improves lipid profiles, blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance. In skincare, coffee seed extract can provide hydration, brightening and tightening of under-eye bags and dark circles, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in the skin. That is why it is included in eKo’s 24-hour hydrating gel. 

What are the Benefits of Coffee Seed Extract?

Anti-inflammatory and skin brightening and tightening—Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor. That means it affects the microcirculation in cells and makes blood vessels tighten. This in turn can make under-eye area look brighter and less puffy. Naturally occurring caffeine in coffee seed extract can combine with chlorogenic acids and produce powerful anti-inflammatory properties which can temporarily reduce redness and swelling in skin tissues, creating brighter looking skin.

Hydration—Lipids are a type of fatty molecule occurring in coffee seed extract. These molecules have natural moisturizing and emollient properties. The inclusion of coffee seed extract in eKo’s 24-hour hydrating gel boosts the hydrating and soothing effect on the skin by trapping moisture and filling in gaps in the epidermis. These actions enhance the skin’s moisture retention and improve overall skin texture and appearance. Studies show that combining Arabica coffee extract with hyaluronic acid (as found in eKo’s Vitamin C Replenishing Serum) can further improve skin hydration and elasticity due to its lipid and protein molecules. 

Antioxidant and skin health—When skin is exposed to factors like UV rays, pollution, and smoking, free radicals are formed which break down collagen and cause fine lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin. Coffee seed extract contains polyphenols (antioxidant molecules) which can help stop some of that damage. Studies show that Arabica Coffee extract has significant activity in finding and fighting free radicals in skin cells. 

Combat signs of aging—Coffee seed extract contains potent antioxidants, particularly chlorogenic acids. These have been shown in studies to improve both collagen and elastin production in skin cells. In turn, collagen and elastin improve skin elasticity and help skin youthful looking with fewer wrinkles. 

When is the best time to use a skincare formula that contains Coffee Seed Extract?

The caffeine component of coffee seed extract provides an immediate effect on skin brightening and tightening, so using it in the morning is best. Also, because coffee seed extract is high in antioxidant power, using a moisturizer morning and night can help repair skin cells damaged by exposure to the sun and pollution or other environmental factors. 

Conclusion:

Coffee Seed Extract provides numerous benefits for skin health and appearance. According to multiple studies, coffee seed extract significantly qualities enhances anti-inflammation, antioxidant, photoprotective, anti-again, antibacterial, and moisturizing activities in the skin. Abundant antioxidant properties have been shown to repair cellular damage caused by free radicals. The hydrating and emollient qualities of coffee seed extract boost skin moisture and encourage more youthful looking skin. It also has been shown to help protect the natural healthy barrier of the skin against hostile microbes due to its hydrating and emollient qualities. The Arabica Coffee Seed Extract in eKo’s 24-hour hydrating gel amplifies improved skin appearance and health.