
Caffeine: For many of us, it’s what gets us out of bed in the morning (shoutout to our morning coffee and matcha). But what does it actually do and why is it popular in body care products?
This stimulating and energizing ingredient has some serious benefits—which is why it’s found in a few of your Sol de Janeiro favorites. Here, we break down what exactly makes caffeine so useful when it comes to body care. Plus, why we love guaraná, the superstar caffeine-rich ingredient found in products like our iconic Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream.

Heela Yang: The Force Behind Sol de Janeiro
CEO and co-founder of Sol de Janeiro Heela Yang has built more than a beauty brand - she’s created a global movement in body care and fragrance. Before launching Sol de Janeiro, Heela spent over 12 years shaping the beauty industry at Lancôme (L’Oréal) and Clinique (Estée Lauder Companies), honing the expertise that would later fuel the brand’s explosive growth.