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Antioxidant

PALMITOYL COCOA SEED EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Palmitoyl-modified cocoa seed extract — cocoa polyphenols with a fatty-acid tail to improve skin compatibility and delivery. Generally well tolerated; cosmetic-specific safety literature is limited.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cocoa polyphenol antioxidants
  • Palmitoyl modification improves skin penetration
  • Soothing and conditioning

Known concerns

  • Chemically modified — limited safety review of this exact form
  • Possible cocoa-allergy sensitivity (rare)
  • Cocoa origin variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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