Caffeine Extract - Water Soluble

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Water (and) Glycerin (and) Coffea Canephora Seed Extract, Sodium Benzonate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Cafffeine Extract

Note: When this blend is used as an ingredient in another product you can omit the ingredients sodium benzonate, potassium sorbate and citric acid from the label because they are considered "incidental".

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir desired amount of liquid into formula and mix well. Typically used at 0.5% to 5% in formulas.

TIPS: This product provides rich attributions to formulations such as lotions, shampoos and soap. Test your final product to ensure optimal performance.

STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.

CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

   • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
   • Animal Testing Statement

Average Customer Rating:

(21 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Cidalia • Georgia Date Submitted:  08/12/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Must have" COMMENTS:  I have used this in facial products. Hair oil and cp soap. Fed a must have. Doesn’t have much of a coffee odor but that’s okay. Fragrance does the trick PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care

celestial  • Texas Date Submitted:  06/03/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Caffeine extract" COMMENTS:  I use this im mp soapand face masks and its great PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Great label appeal

Rosamaria • Texas Date Submitted:  04/18/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Great additive!" COMMENTS:  Customers love it! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Pamela • Texas Date Submitted:  11/29/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Reduces Eye Puffiness" COMMENTS:  I used this in a simple Hyaluronic Acid gel, using both HMW and LMW, with Liquid Leucidal as the preservative. I applied the gel to the under eye area twice a day. I plan to use it for the full 6 weeks, but after only 12 days there is already a noticeable shrinking of the puffy bags under my eyes. Very happy! PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • effectiveness • not a thing

Peggi Fikac • Illinois Date Submitted:  08/25/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Perfect for Anti puff eye" COMMENTS:  I used this for my roll one anti puff eye and as far as I can tell using it for 2 weeks it' working pretty good, when I am done with this bottle I will get more. PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • reduces puffy eyes • None

Lorraine  • New York Date Submitted:  08/13/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Caffeine Extraxt water soluble" COMMENTS:  I use this in my scrubs adds a nice touch to my finished product. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs

JACQUELYN • Kansas Date Submitted:  07/17/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Caffeine Extract " COMMENTS:  This is a great product for skin care. Using it for the under eye product. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

sammi • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  05/27/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Eye roller" COMMENTS:  I used this with another product to make a eye roller. This product was a great price and value. I am thinking of other ways to use this product. I will buy again. PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Price • Quality

Josey • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  05/03/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Great product!" COMMENTS:  I love these extracts! I've been using them a lot in my whipped soap and facial toner! PRODUCT USED IN:   Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care

REDOLENT • Louisiana Date Submitted:  03/15/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Caffeine" COMMENTS:  Great for my conditioners PRODUCT USED IN:   Hair Care

diane • New Mexico Date Submitted:  02/26/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"what the customer ordered" COMMENTS:  customer is very pleased with this additive. they say customers LOVE it (we wholesale it) so that's all I need to know. Ordering more! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • customer requested and they're satisfied • wish you offered an 8 oz.

Karen • North Carolina Date Submitted:  11/01/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"Soap additive" COMMENTS:  I made coffee cp soap using the Espresso FO and added the Caffeine ext. No issue with this at all. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • No added scenting

Nancy • Kentucky Date Submitted:  09/20/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"High hopes" COMMENTS:  I've only used it a couple times so far, but it has combined well with my lotions, and seems to have the desired effect so far. I believe I'll be happy with with product and plan to purchase again soon. PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters

dana • Connecticut Date Submitted:  04/20/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"Perfect for eye care products" COMMENTS:  I use this in my coffee butter eye cream and my customers are hooked PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care

Kimberly • Indiana Date Submitted:  04/18/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"Was nervous" COMMENTS:  I was worried about an odor, staining, bad reactions, etc. But this quality ingredient hasn't damaged the product I've put it in. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • It seems very pure

Michelle • Maine Date Submitted:  02/17/2017

"I Don't Notice Anything" COMMENTS:  I've used this quite a few times, but I notice nothing. It's nice because I can put the fact that three is caffeine in the soaps, but that's about it. I've had no complaints. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour

naturehouseinc • United Arab Emirates Date Submitted:  12/04/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"It is a great product" COMMENTS:  I use it in facial cream and oils recipes it gives fantastic result for under eye products PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters

rhonda  • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  11/10/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Face cream" COMMENTS:  I love this in my face creams! Really helps waken and brightens my face! PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Amy • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  11/05/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Great addition to eye cream." COMMENTS:  Great additive to my under the eye cream; haven't used it long enough to see the long term results but it does seem to help reduce puffiness when applying in the morning. PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care

Binyomin • New Jersey Date Submitted:  08/25/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Mixes Well" COMMENTS:  Does a great job solubilising. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Danielle • Oregon Date Submitted:  06/29/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Haven't noticed a difference " COMMENTS:  I've used this in a soap and in a bath bomb, I haven't noticed a different at all. Even when I put it straight onto my face I didn't notice anything worth while. I think the only reason I'd order this again is to add into products with coffee, if i was selling them anyway. I told a friend I was going to make a coffee bath bomb with this and she demanded i give her some of them. Something to make your products stand out I guess. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lip Care, Massage Oils THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Adding fillers like water and glycerin

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CC Questions And Answers

"Why do you use 25% caffeine serum in your white tea under eye recipe when you say in the instructions only use up to 2% is 25% safe to use under the eye in your serum" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: JoAnn   |   October 04, 2023 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Typical usage is between .5% and 5%. If adding this to a lotion you would want to use a lesser amount. According to the SDS this product is safe for usage around the eye. This is a recipe formulated with a 25% usage.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 11, 2024 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this safe to apply near the eyes?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kami   |   September 05, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer According to the SDS, there should be no issue with use near the eyes, but you will want to test this. The SDS can be found at https://www.crafters-choice.com/PDFs/ProductDocs/10860-SDS.pdf   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 12, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the range of percentage do you add to your formulation" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: JoAnn   |   February 18, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Depending on what you are making, we recommend around 0.5-2%   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 07, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How would i add this to an oil? What emulsifier do you recommend and how would I use it? Please share how much extract and emulsifier to use." Posted By: Blessing   |   December 13, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

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"Can I used the Caffiene extract in your shampoo and conditioner bases? If so, how much should I add? Thanks" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Stacey   |   January 09, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes you can add this to shampoo & conditioner. We recommend using 0.5-1%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 11, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this product be used in lip balm? If so, what would be the usage rate for lip products?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kayela   |   December 11, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This can only be used in water soluble products.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 14, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I use this in a whipped scrub? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sarah   |   December 01, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, caffeine extract is great for whipped soaps & scrubs!   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 02, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this Product considered "All natural"? Thank you!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: philip   |   February 18, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This product contains preservatives which are synthetic.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 19, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I add this product to an already emulsified lotion? Or does it have to go in the water phase?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Vicky   |   December 18, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Adding an additional ingredient to an already emulsified lotion, can cause the lotion to separate or break the emulsion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 18, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What preservative would you suggest if I add this to the coffee butter?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sha   |   September 01, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The Caffeine Extract does contain its own preservatives. We would recommend adding vitamin E as an anti-oxidant for the butter.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I am creating a rollerball for under my eyes (for puffiness) for personal consumption (not for resale), can I use this at 100% or must I add it to a carrier oil? Thanks." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: jodi   |   July 19, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can apply this directly to the skin. This is a water soluble product and would not blend with a carrier oil. It would need to be mixed with another water soluble product if blending.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 19, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If in a beeswax based beard balm, how much emulsifying wax? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Becca   |   May 23, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We cannot tell you how much e-wax to use. You would need to come up with a recipe for a beard balm. Here is a link to a recipe we have made: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/ultimate-beard-care-beard-wash-oil-balm-set-recipe.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 28, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I wanted to use this in a beard oil, would I need poly 80? Something else? And what ratio of poly to extract if so" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Becca   |   May 23, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something you will need to test. We would recommend starting with equal parts of both ingredients. If it separates, you will need to add more poly 80.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 28, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"At what point would you recommend adding this to CP soap (in the lye water, after trace, etc.)?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Haliegh   |   April 16, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We would recommend adding this at light trace.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I mix 2 or 3 of these extracts together? Would I have to add more preservative?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Making Bubbles    |   April 15, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can mix extracts together without needing additional preservatives.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Why does this NOT have a smell at all to it? What is used for the caffeine extract part of it such as coffee bean, etc I would have axpected some kind of smell and I dkd not see a product description on this item. Thank you" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Regina   |   January 29, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This product does not contain a fresh brewed coffee aroma. It is caffeine extract.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 29, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I add this to an oil based scrub using emulsifying wax and/or glycerin?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Des   |   November 30, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This will work with an emulsifying wax.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 30, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I've noticed that adding this extract turns sodium carbomer gel back into a liquid. Do you know of a reason why this might be happening? What is the pH?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Anna   |   October 18, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We are not sure why this would happen. The pH of this product is around 4.5.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 26, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can you use this directly on skin or with a carrier oil only? Thx" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: sammi   |   April 18, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can use this directly on the skin or added to enhance your bath and body products.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 19, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I have a powdered form (Caffeine, Anhydrous) what would the usage rate be and do I need to dissolve it first for face mask?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kathy   |   February 26, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Since we do not carry this product, we are not sure of its usage rate or how it is used. We recommend checking with the company it was purchased from.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 01, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If adding this to an oil formulation, what emulsifier do you suggest" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Amber   |   February 23, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We would recommend adding Polysorbate 80 to your formula.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 26, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"how many mg of caffeine in caffeine extract? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Edyth   |   January 05, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The amount of caffeine in this product is 0.5%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How much of this would you recommend for a small batch (8 oz) of body lotion?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Charlynn   |   January 15, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Directions for use are 0.5%-5%. For a 8 oz. batch, you can add from 1 ml up to 12 ml. We recommend testing to see what amount best works for your product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 19, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi, Can this be used in an oil-based formulation? If so, will there need to be an emulsifier and/or preservative?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kesha   |   October 25, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer If adding to an oil product, this would separate and need some type of emulsifier. It does not need a preservative.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 27, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi. Can I use this in a melt&pour soap? My sonNlaw wants a fresh & clean with caffeine & menthol. Just wondered if this was the right stuff? Thx " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: shelby   |   October 23, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can use this in your MP soap recipe. You can add up to 5% liquid additives to our soap bases.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 26, 2017 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What does this do and how do you use it?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: stacey   |   April 14, 2016 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Caffeine Extract provides added benefits to skincare and hair care formulations. It is thought to improve the hair shaft elongation, prolong the hair growth phase, and stimulate the production of protein in hair.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 19, 2016 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No