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AMINOPHYLLINE

Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A prescription bronchodilator drug (theophylline + ethylenediamine). Some old anti-cellulite creams used it, but it carries reproductive-toxicity and sensitiser warnings — not appropriate as a cosmetic.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Pharmaceutical bronchodilator (medical use)
  • Has been studied in topical anti-cellulite creams
  • Stimulates lipolysis at high concentrations

Known concerns

  • GHS toxic if swallowed and STOT-RE
  • Suspected reproductive toxicity (H361)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Prescription drug — not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Systemic absorption risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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