Theophylline

Product Description

Theophylline is a high-purity xanthine-derived cosmetic active widely used in advanced body contouring, cellulite care, and skin-firming formulations. Known for its application in premium body care products, it helps support smoother-looking skin, improve overall skin appearance, and contribute to a more refined body contour.

This multifunctional active is particularly valued in slimming and cellulite-focused formulations designed to enhance skin smoothness and promote a firmer-looking appearance. It is commonly incorporated into body creams, contouring gels, massage treatments, serums, and professional body care products targeting modern body-shaping concepts.

Its excellent compatibility with botanical extracts, humectants, skin-conditioning agents, and body care actives makes it a valuable ingredient for high-performance cosmetic formulations focused on body contouring and skin texture improvement.

Our High Purity Theophylline is supplied directly from the manufacturer, ensuring reliable quality, batch-to-batch consistency, regulatory compliance, and excellent performance in international cosmetic and personal care applications.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Theophylline
• CAS No.: 58-55-9
• Appearance: White to Off-White Crystalline Powder
• Function: Body Contouring Active, Skin Conditioning Agent
• Solubility: Slightly Soluble in Water
• Application: Body Creams, Slimming Gels, Body Serums, Cellulite Care Products, Personal Care Products
• Grade: Cosmetic Grade
• Storage: Store in a Cool, Dry Place Away from Heat, Moisture, and Direct Sunlight

Key Benefits & Applications

• Cellulite Treatment: Widely used in body care formulations designed to improve the appearance of cellulite-prone skin and support a smoother-looking skin surface.
• Slimming & Fat Burning: Commonly incorporated into advanced body contouring products targeting a slimmer-looking appearance while helping improve skin firmness and body definition.
• Skin Texture Smoothing: Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin texture, promoting softer, smoother, and more refined-looking skin.
• Skin Conditioning: Helps improve skin softness, smoothness, and overall comfort while enhancing the sensory profile of body care products.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for body contouring gels, slimming creams, cellulite care treatments, massage products, body serums, skin-firming formulations, and premium personal care products.

Formulation Guidelines

• Recommended Use Level: Typically 0.1%–3.0%, depending on formulation objectives and product type.
• Formulation Phase: Dissolve in the appropriate phase and incorporate under moderate mixing until fully dispersed.
• Compatibility: Compatible with body care actives, humectants, botanical extracts, caffeine derivatives, skin-conditioning agents, and a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
• Suitable Systems: Body contouring gels, slimming creams, cellulite care products, massage treatments, body serums, skin-firming products, and premium personal care formulations.
• Processing Tip: Ensure complete dissolution and uniform distribution throughout the formulation to achieve optimal stability, performance, and sensory properties.
• Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Synergy: Combine with Escin to support advanced body contouring formulations, improve the appearance of cellulite-prone skin, and enhance overall skin-firming performance.