The growing popularity of coffee consumption can have a significant negative impact on the environment if not managed properly. This has prompted some individuals and companies to find ways to repurpose coffee waste in order to protect the environment. One such initiative is led by Kaffe Bueno, which transforms coffee waste into valuable ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
KAFFOIL: The Sustainable Argan Oil Alternative
KAFFOIL is the first upcycled lipophilic extract derived from coffee by-products, created through a non-intrusive, petrochemical-free process. This environmentally friendly method enables the holistic extraction and preservation of the full spectrum of bioactive molecules. As a result, KAFFOIL stands out as a high-value, sustainable ingredient for cosmetic formulations. It also offers performance benefits similar to Argan oil—enhancing hair shine, reducing breakage, and helping repair chemically damaged hair.
KAFFOIL Benefits for Personal Care
Anti-aging
KAFFOIL helps combat visible signs of skin aging by preserving skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its rich content of bioactive molecules supports skin regeneration and vitality.
SPF Boosting
When added to sunscreen formulations, KAFFOIL enhances the sun protection factor (SPF), improving the product's ability to defend skin against harmful UV rays. This makes it an effective natural SPF booster.
Skin Barrier Enhancing
KAFFOIL strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect against external aggressors such as pollutants and irritants. This leads to improved skin hydration and resilience.
Antioxidant Activity
Packed with powerful antioxidants, KAFFOIL helps neutralize free radicals that contribute to premature aging and oxidative stress. It supports overall skin health and helps maintain a youthful glow.
Increases Hair Shine
KAFFOIL enhances the natural luster of hair by smoothing the cuticle layer, making hair appear glossier and more vibrant without weighing it down.
Prevention & Repairs Split Ends
By nourishing and reinforcing hair fibers, KAFFOIL helps prevent split ends and repairs existing damage. It is especially beneficial for chemically treated or heat-damaged hair, restoring softness and strength.
KAFFOIL-R®
KAFFOIL-R is a lighter, sensory-optimized version of the original sustainable KAFFOIL, offering a bright, reddish-brown color with subtle roasted coffee notes and a slightly viscous, lighter texture.
As a sustainable alternative to Argan oil, KAFFOIL-R is designed to enhance hair shine, reduce breakage, and repair chemically damaged hair—making it ideal for modern hair care formulations. It functions as a natural emollient and is suitable for a wide variety of personal care applications.
Efficacy & Testing
Antioxidant Defense
Image 1. KAFFOIL® significantly enhances Nrf2 activation in skin cells
This graph shows Nrf2 activation in HaCaT cells after 6 hours, where KAFFOIL® at 0.1% increased activity by 6-fold compared to control. This highlights its strong antioxidant potential via the Nrf2 pathway, which helps strengthen the skin’s defense against oxidative stress.
Image 2. KAFFOIL® reduces intracellular ROS levels, demonstrating strong antioxidant activity
This graph shows the relative ROS levels in HaCaT cells under oxidative stress, highlighting KAFFOIL’s antioxidant power. At both 0.1% and 0.2%, KAFFOIL significantly reduced ROS levels, performing comparably to the positive reference (15 mM NAC), and protecting skin cells from oxidative damage.
Skin Repair
Image 3. KAFFOIL® Accelerates Wound Closure and Enhances Skin Cell Regeneration
This graph shows the wound confluence (%) of HaCaT cells over time, demonstrating KAFFOIL's ability to accelerate cell migration and wound closure. At 0.2%, KAFFOIL doubled confluence compared to the control, highlighting its strong potential in skin repair and regenerative skincare.
Hair Care
Image 4 (Left). KAFFOIL-R® Restores Shine in Brazilian Hair After Bleaching
Image 5 (Right). KAFFOIL-R® Enhances Shine in Straight Hair Comparable to Argan Oil
These graphs show the effect of KAFFOIL-R on hair shine in both straight and Brazilian hair after bleaching. At 2% and 5% concentrations, KAFFOIL-R significantly improved shine up to 330%, with performance comparable to traditional Argan oil. All treated groups outperformed untreated damaged hair.
Image 6 (Left). KAFFOIL-R® Reduces Hair Breakage in Straight Hair After Bleaching
Image 7 (Right). KAFFOIL-R® Minimizes Hair Breakage in Brazilian Hair After Bleaching
Image 8. KAFFOIL-R® Visibly Reduces Split Ends After Bleaching
Hair breakage and split ends were evaluated after 5,000 brush strokes on both straight and Brazilian hair tresses. Brazilian hair showed a higher tendency for breakage than straight hair, but KAFFOIL-R significantly reduced breakage in both, with results comparable to Argan oil.
When assessing split ends, all formulations effectively prevented further damage, and KAFFOIL-R showed similar repair efficacy in straight hair as in Brazilian hair, highlighting its broad applicability for hair care formulations targeting chemically damaged or bleached hair.
KAFFOIL Distributor
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