Theophylline

Theophylline

AKA “58-55-9, 1, 3-Dimethylxanthine, Elixophyllin, Theophyllin, Theolair, Nuelin, Theophylline anhydrous, Elixophylline, Lanophyllin”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Theophylline

AKA: 58-55-9, 1, 3-Dimethylxanthine, Elixophyllin, Theolair, Nuelin, Theophylline anhydrous, Elixophylline, Lanophyllin

Skin Conditioning · Tonic · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-

Solubility 1 to 5 mg/mL at 70.7 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C7H8N4O2

Mol. Weight

180.16

CAS #

58-55-9

Form

Powder

State

Theophylline is an odorless white crystalline powder. Odorless. Bitter taste. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Tonic

Brightens uneven skin tone

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Alkaloid derived from tea leaves and cacao, known in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for stimulating properties. Isolated and synthesized in the 19th century; used in modern cosmetics for its potential to improve circulation and reduce puffiness.