Caffeinated soap is no substitute for a cup of coffee.
One of the popular trends today is the use of caffeinated soap. According to product proponents, caffeinated soap is a great way to get a morning boost when there’s no time for breakfast. However, there is some question about the effectiveness of the caffeine in soap, at least as a means of getting you up in the morning.
The basic idea behind soap with a healthy dose of caffeine is that people who tend to be lazy in the morning can get a boost from using the product. This is done through the absorption of caffeine by the skin during the morning shower. Many brands claim to offer two hundred milligrams of caffeine per use, offering just the right amount to help you jump start your morning.
Caffeinated soap is unlikely to work as advertised.
While there are many testimonials to the effectiveness of caffeinated soap, there are a number of detractors who claim that the product is over hyped and has less of an effect. Some point out that there are currently no credible scientific experiments conducted under controlled conditions to test the claims made about caffeinated soap. Additionally, some users report that their morning boost may come from the strong mint scent included as part of the ingredients in many popular product brands.
Some brands claim to offer two hundred milligrams of caffeine per use.
There is also concern that even if it is possible to absorb caffeine through the skin, it is likely that caffeinated soap will not be able to deliver the claimed dose. Given the fact that water would dilute soap very quickly, even if you applied a thick lather to your body before rinsing, there wouldn’t be much chance of absorbing more than a milligram or two at best. It is generally understood that this is not enough to cause a big jump first thing in the morning.
While there is no doubt that caffeinated soap can cleanse the body, it is doubtful that the product actually provides much more when it comes to boosting or replacing a cup of coffee. However, the power of suggestion, combined with the strong scent of peppermint, may be enough to make waking up in the morning a little easier.