Skin Conditioning

Aminophylline

INCI: AMINOPHYLLINE
CAS 317-34-0
Aminophylline is the organic compound
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aminophylline is the organic compound

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning (used in anti-cellulite topicals); pharmacologically a bronchodilator/cardiotonic
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Banned
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
NOAEL30 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict

Pharmaceutical active (theophylline + ethylenediamine); ethylenediamine is a potent allergen; prohibited in Canada; cardiovascular side-effect risk with systemic absorption

US Note

Prohibited — listed on Health Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
317-34-0
INCI
AMINOPHYLLINE
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026