Green coffee extract (Coffea arabica)

Green coffee extract is a natural cosmetic ingredient with multiple benefits for skin and hair. Rich in caffeine, antioxidants and chlorogenic acids, it is recognized for its exfoliating, toning and firming effects.

This powerful active ingredient helps deep-cleanse the skin, stimulate blood circulation and improve skin firmness.

It is also popular in anti-aging skin care, strengthening hair treatments and natural soaps, where it adds a beautiful "café au lait" hue and intense coffee fragrance.

Perfect for use in home cosmetics, it can easily be incorporated into DIY formulations of creams, gels, shampoos and soaps.

Properties and benefits

✅ Natural exfoliant: Removes dead cells and refines skin texture.
✅ Rich in Caffeine: Stimulates microcirculation and firms skin.
✅ Toning: Boosts penetration of active ingredients in your skincare products.
✅ Powerful antioxidant: Protects against the signs of aging.
✅ Aromatic & Natural Colorant: Provides an intense coffee fragrance and a warm hue.

Main active ingredients

Caffeine: Draining and firming action, helps reduce the appearance of orange peel skin.
Antioxidants: Protect skin from premature aging.
Chlorogenic acids: Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Lipids: Nourish and soften skin.
Proteins: Strengthen skin and hair structure.

Indications

🔹 Combination and sensitive skin
🔹 Anti-aging and firming treatments
🔹 Face and body care
🔹 Hair care to stimulate growth and limit hair loss
🔹 Hand soaps after gardening, cooking or DIY work

Cosmetic applications

Anti-aging lotions and creams: Protect and regenerate skin.
Fortifying solid shampoos: Stimulate hair growth and limit hair loss.
Exfoliating & moisturizing soaps: Perfect for removing impurities and roughness.
Invigorating scrubs: Stimulate blood circulation and improve skin firmness.
Slimming treatments: Help fight cellulite and orange-peel skin.

Benefits of homemade soaps

Organic green coffee extract is an ideal ingredient for exfoliating and energizing natural soaps.

Thanks to its antioxidant and firming properties, it can be used to formulate gentle, stimulating soaps, perfect for combination and sensitive skin. It also helps neutralize unpleasant odors and eliminate roughness after gardening or DIY.

With its warm hue and intense coffee scent, it adds a natural, gourmet touch to your home cosmetics!

Incorporation

• Recommended dosage: 1-2% of soap paste.
• Incorporation time: Add at the end of the trace for better integration and to preserve its active properties and color.
• Compatibility: Perfectly dilutable in oils or after incorporation into the trace.
• Stability: Does not mildew in soap, guaranteeing long shelf life.
• Shampoo soap base: Blends perfectly with SCI shampoo soap base.

Storage and precautions for use

🔹 Conservation

• Keep in its sealed sachet.
• Keepaway from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.

⚠️ Precautions for use

• For external use only. Do not ingest.
• Avoid direct contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water.
• Always perform a skin sensitivity test before first use.

Why choose green coffee extract?

✅ 100% Natural & Plant-based
✅ Rich in caffeine and antioxidants
✅ Ideal for exfoliating and slimming treatments
✅ Easy to incorporate into DIY formulations

The indications and advice given above are provided for information only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy. Under no circumstances should they be considered as medical advice. This information is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned. In addition, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.