Cocoa Butter

The cocoa tree originated from the Amazonas region of South America and was known by the Maya people, who used it as a domestic crop as early as 400 BC. Its Latin name, Theobroma cacao, has been translated as “food of the Gods.”

Cocoa butter is obtained by pressing the cocoa liquor, which is obtained from fermented, roasted, de-shelled, and ground cocoa beans. Then, it is purified to a unique, high, and even quality that offers low color, no odor, and good stability, which makes it a safe ingredient for high-quality cosmetic formulations.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is rich in oleic, stearic, and palmitic fatty acids and also contains flavors (e.g., vanillic acid), sterols, tannins, and pigments. It is a soft, yellow, semi-solid fat with a pleasant cacao odor. It is soluble in warm alcohol or oils and insoluble in water. At room temperature, it gives an emulsion good structure and consistency. When applied to the skin, it melts off quickly and spreads on the surface, resulting in a soft skin feel.

Cocoa butter is well known for its moisturizing and re-lipidising properties. It is traditionally used to counteract the drying effects of salt air, intense sun, and extreme weather conditions. It is also commonly used to treat and prevent stretch marks by improving skin elasticity. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is an excellent skin softener and conditioner, film-forming agent, non-gelling thickener, moisturizer, anti-wrinkles effects, restores skin flexibility, and emulsion stabilizer. It is an excellent emollient that gives long-lasting protection.

In addition, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is high in vitamin E and softens and lubricates hair. Thus, cocoa butter is a nutrient-rich skin and hair conditioner and softener with antioxidant properties. It also provides a layer of protection over the skin to maintain moisture levels. It is used in creams, lotions, pomades, balms, protective creams, ointments, makeup products, and conditioners, usually at concentrations of 1-3% in emulsions, creams 3-6% and balms 6-60 %.