Caffeine does more than just waking you up.
Scientists discovered that caffeine, when incorporatd into sun care and after-sun products, may actually help minimize the effects of UV damage and protect against skin cancer.
Scientists who studied the protective potential of caffeine on human cells, came to the conclusion that caffeine-based products can reduce skin cancer risk. Topical application of caffeine has also pointed to a reduced risk of UV-induced skin cancer.
According to the study, the caffeine is likely to act on one of the many signal transduction pathways that provide the cell with information regarding its life cycle, known as cell cycle checkpoints.
These can delay cell development until certain events, such as the repair of DNA damage, have occurred.
They conclude that:
topical application of caffeine or another ATR Chk1 pathway inhibitor, perhaps in a sunscreen or after-sun preparation, could be investigated as an approach to minimize or reverse the effects of UV damage in human skin.
We’ll soon be seeing caffeine-based SPF and after-sun lotions. In the meantime, get yourself your daily dose of caffeine skin care and body products with these hot new formulations.
photo by sean dreilinger (www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger)
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June 28th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Oops…forgot to say great post! Looking forward to your next one.
June 28th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
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June 29th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I am eagerly waiting for the caffeine-based SPF and after sun lotion creme.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Hi Devan, thank you for your suggestion. We’ll find out more about Riversol. It sounds interesting!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
I just read today something about caffeine and skin damage in WebMd too. Very informative post!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
The BEST new line out of Vancouver, British Columbia is called Riversol Skincare and it is made by their local dermatologist Dr. Jason Rivers. I’ve been seeing their samples in all the top celebrity events and once I tried the cream and eye cream I am forever a fan!!
I have super sensitive skin and these products helped to soothe and calm it immediately. Love this line because it’s simple and effective. No more buys useless, expensive products.
Made in Canada…love that!