Caffeic acid: a review of its potential use in medications and cosmetics

Besides powerful antioxidant activity, increasing collagen production and prevention of premature aging, caffeic acid has demonstrated antimicrobial activity and may be promising in the treatment of dermal diseases. The relevance of this study is based on the use of caffeic acid that has become increasingly common in humans. Thus, studies that demonstrate and clarify the functions of this substance are very important.