Coffee Arabica Seed Extract

COF

7/10

Concern level

High concern

Botanical extract from coffee beans used mainly for antioxidant, soothing, and skin-conditioning benefits. It can also function as a masking ingredient and may contribute caffeine- and polyphenol-related anti-puffiness or anti-oxidative effects depending on the extract standardization. ([specialchem.com](https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/inci-ingredients/coffea-arabica-seed-extract?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

BrighteningSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 84650-00-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin6/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No major contraindicated cosmetic interactions are established. In antioxidant formulas it is often paired with niacinamide, vitamin C, or caffeine, but compatibility depends on the extract solvent and final formula pH. ([specialchem.com](https://www.specialchem.com/cosmetics/inci-ingredients/coffea-arabica-seed-extract?utm_source=openai))

Risks & Warnings

Usually low risk, but botanical extracts can still cause irritation or allergy in sensitive users. Depending on the solvent system, the raw extract may be eye-irritating during manufacture; topical leave-on products are typically much milder. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Coffea-arabica-seed-extract?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

KORA Organics