Understanding Caffeine as a USP Ingredient
The jittery burst of energy most consumers enjoy from their jolt of coffee has uses outside the confines of a coffee cup. Caffeine as a USP ingredient is heavily documented and readily recognized as one of USP ingredient supplier Bell Chem’s most useful products.
Caffeine as a vasoconstrictor
Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it decreases the diameter of blood vessels. With this slight shrinkage, blood flow within epidermal capillaries is restricted enough for the skin to appear brighter and more toned. Find caffeine as an ingredient in anti-aging formulas and wrinkle reduction creams for the face, eyes, and entire body.
When creams containing caffeine are applied under the eyes, less blood pools at the skin’s surface eliminating dark patches beneath the eyes and reducing edema.
Caffeine as an antioxidant
Caffeine can protect against UVA and UVB rays when applied to the skin. Even more, ongoing research suggests antioxidants may also restore damaged cells, including cancerous cells as it causes apoptosis (cell death) in these renegade cells.
Caffeine in healthcare
Premature infants need constant care, and caffeine works on several fronts to preserve the well-being of preemies. In times of respiratory distress, caffeine acts as a respiratory stimulant. This decreases apneic episodes and induces the diaphragm to contract more regularly. One in 10 babies born – 15 million infants – suffers from apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a condition which can lead to asthma or emphysema later in life. The addition of caffeine in the care regimen of these tiny babies reduces these distressing situations and improves the lives of these children long term.
Migraine sufferers have long sought relief with caffeine, and many medications for migraine relief contain caffeine for its vasoconstricting properties.
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