• Reduces skin irritation.
• Scavenges free radicals.
• Potentiates the activity of sunscreens.

Caffeine and other xanthines present in this extract help reduce skin irritation caused by some alpha hydroxy acids and other cosmetic ingredients. Polyphenols (catechins) act as effective antioxidant agents to scavenge free radicals. This concentrate potentiates the activity of sunscreens, permitting lower usage levels of screening agents for a given SPF.