Cosmetic Ingredient

Theobromine

INCI: THEOBROMINE
CAS 83-67-0 EC 201-494-2
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin-conditioning agent (methylxanthine class, related to caffeine and theophylline)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

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

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
83-67-0
EC Number
201-494-2
INCI
THEOBROMINE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026