Coffea arabica (Coffee) leaf/seed extract
AKA “Coffee Leaf/Seed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Coffea arabica (Coffee) leaf/seed extract
AKA: Coffee Leaf/Seed Extract
Extract · Masking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning.
Family
Rubiaceae (Coffee family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84650-00-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Coffee seeds and leaves have been used in traditional medicine for their antioxidant and stimulating properties. Coffee-based skincare became popular in the 20th century for purported anti-aging and anti-cellulite benefits due to caffeine's ability to improve circulation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR