One ingredient to boost SPF, + antioxidant + anti-ageing + hydration + tone correction
— naturally
Patent-Protected · Upcycled · Clinically Proven
KAFFAGE® is the world's first industrialised melanoidin technology. A multifunctional, water-soluble, 100% natural biopolymer that replaces multiple actives in suncare and skincare —
at just 1% inclusion.
🌿 100% Natural Origin
SPF BOOST
(IN VIVO)
Wrinkle Depth
Hydration (15 min)
Hydration (10 hrs)
Four problems your current ingredients can't solve together
Formulators face converging pressures. Existing SPF boosters solve one problem but create others. Multifunctional = formulation problem-solver.
1.
Greasy SPF formulas
Today's leading SPF boosters are oil-phase esters. Higher SPF = greasier texture. Consumers rank greasiness as the #1 reason they skip sunscreen. KAFFAGE® is water-soluble — it boosts SPF by 58% at 1% without adding any oiliness.
2.
White cast from mineral filters
Consumers distrust chemical UV filters. Brands are shifting to ZnO/TiO₂ — but mineral means white cast, especially on deeper skin tones. KAFFAGE® naturally tints the formulation, eliminating white cast while boosting protection.
3.
The UVA gap
Most SPF boosters on the market primarily enhance UVB protection — but UVA is what drives photoageing, pigmentation, and long-term skin damage. KAFFAGE® boosts both SPF (+58%) and UVA-PF (+38%), delivering broad-spectrum enhancement that protects what consumers actually care about: how their skin looks and ages over time.
4.
Too many single-function actives
Formulators juggle 8–12 ingredients per SKU. Each adds cost, stability risk, and complexity. KAFFAGE® delivers SPF boosting + antioxidant + anti-ageing + hydration + tone correction in one water-soluble active at 1%. One ingredient, five functions — true multifunctionality that simplifies your formula.
Our Product
Four formats, one technology platform
Powder for flexibility, liquid dispersion for ease of use. Choose the grade that fits your application.
INCI Name : Glycerin , Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
KAFFAGE®
Dark brown. 100% active. Highest antioxidant & anti-glycation power. Best for anti-ageing & radiance.
KAFFAGE-B®
Bronze-yellow powder. 100% active. Strongest SPF & UVA-PF boost. Best for suncare & tinted products.
KAFFAGE-BD®
33% active KAFFAGE-B in glycerin. Pre-dispersed for effortless suncare formulation.
Our patented process (WO2021130349A1) isolates defined molecular weight fractions via alkaline aqueous extraction + MW fractionation — making melanoidins a programmable molecule with tuneable performance.
Simple to formulate, hard to replace
Water-soluble, cold-processable, compatible with standard cosmetic systems. Add to water phase — done.
KAFFAGE® or KAFFAGE-B®
(100% active) Add to water phase;
may pre-disperse in glycerin.
Recommended Dosage
— Liquid Dispersion
3%
KAFFAGE-D® (30% active)
or KAFFAGE-BD® (33% active)
Add directly to water phase.
Cold-process compatible.
Processing & pH
pH 4.5–7.5 · ≤100°C
Anionic biopolymer. Stable under cosmetic processing conditions (short heat exposure).
Recommended Applications
| Application | Recommended Grade | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Suncare (SPF boosting) | KAFFAGE-B® / KAFFAGE-BD® | +58% SPF, UVA-PF boost, white cast removal |
| Anti-ageing creams & serums | KAFFAGE® / KAFFAGE-D® | Anti-glycation, wrinkle reduction, firmness |
| BB & tinted moisturizers | KAFFAGE-B® / KAFFAGE-BD® | Tone unification, SPF boost, hydration |
| Hydrating day creams | KAFFAGE® / KAFFAGE-D® | +51% immediate hydration, 10+ hr retention |
| Eye care | KAFFAGE® / KAFFAGE-D® | Anti-fatigue, tone correction, firmness |
100% upcycled origin
KAFFAGE® is extracted from defatted spent coffee grounds — a waste stream from KAFFOIL® production. No additional crops. No deforestation. No virgin raw materials.
Every kilogram produced diverts coffee by-products from landfill. Manufactured in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In vivo & in vitro data — generated on KAFFAGE®
All data below is from studies conducted on our ingredient — not generic literature extrapolation.
In vivo SPF boost — up to +58%
ISO 24444:2019 · n=5/formulation · Phototypes I–III · Helioscience Laboratory · p<0.05
In vitro UVA-PF — up to +38%
PFUVA · Helioscience HelioTest™ 2 · ISO 24443:2021 inspired · n=16/sample
Anti-ageing & hydration — GCP-certified clinical trial
Ref. INF.1424.92.10 · GCP (ICH E6) · ISO 9001:2015 · n=60 · Ages 35–55 · 28 days · Bionos Biotech · p<0.05
Wrinkle Depth
p<0.015
Skin Firmness
p<0.001
Skin Elasticity
p<0.015
Hydration (15 min)
+29.1% at 10 hrs
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