Botanical Name: Paullinia cupana

Botanical Description: Guarana is a climbing shrub belonging to the Sapindaceae family, native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Cosmetic Benefits: Guarana extract is rich in caffeine, tannins, and antioxidants, which help improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and firm the skin. It also has astringent properties that can help tighten pores and improve skin texture.

Scientific Overview: Guarana is known for its small, red fruits containing seeds with a high caffeine content. It has been used traditionally by indigenous tribes in the Amazon for its stimulant properties.

Cultivation and Harvest: Guarana plants grow in the wild in the Amazon rainforest and are also cultivated in Brazil. The fruits are harvested when fully ripe and processed to extract the seeds.

Plant Morphology: Guarana plants have woody stems and produce clusters of small, white flowers that develop into red fruits. The fruits contain black seeds surrounded by a white, pulpy aril.