A methylxanthine alkaloid from cocoa, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Theobromine is 3,7-dimethylxanthine, an alkaloid of the methylxanthine class related to caffeine and found mainly in cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, body care products and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was extracted from plants or synthesised.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.