Caffeine Soap

Caffeinated Soap

Ingredients: Glycerin Soap
(Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Triethanolamine, Water, Titanium Dioxide), Caffeine, Fragrance Oil, Soap Dye.
3 Oz. $5.19

Studies are indicating caffeine, when applied topically to the skin, can prevent the occurrence of skin cancer caused by UV radiation. The hypothesis presented was that caffeine was slowing down DNA repair after the damage produced by UV irradiation and, by slowing it down, was allowing the repair to be more precise, avoiding the mutations that lead to cancer.
Caffeine has also been found to be an effective antioxidant, scavenging OH radicals, thus producing another mechanism for its anticancer properties.
In addition to these clinical surveys, coffee has been used for centuries to detoxify and destress. The Japanese soak in large vats of coffee grounds, expressly for this reason.
Coffee scrubs and salts have been the rage in recent years due to its ability to exfoliate, soothe, deodorize, and heal.
It is reported the natural caffeine in coffee will reduce and heal acne breakouts, with continued use it will fade age spots and reduce wrinkles on the skin, and it calms skin allergies according to other studies.

Links to Caffeine Benefits:
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16864596?dopt=AbstractPlus

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16249145?dopt=AbstractPlus

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/11082/caffeine-good-for-your-skin/

http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/22003/improve-skin/

http://journals.aol.com/plaintruthtoday/your-health-today/entries/2008/01/27/caffeine-good-for-your-skin/1080