Antioxidant
THEOBROMA CACAO FRUIT POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Cacao fruit powder — a polyphenol-rich botanical with strong antioxidant value and long food-safety history.
Theobroma cacao fruit powder (CAS 84649-99-0) is milled dried cocoa fruit (including pulp and/or bean material). It is a dense source of flavanols (epicatechin, catechin), theobromine, minerals (magnesium), and natural sugars. EU CosIng lists it for skin-conditioning and antioxidant functions; no Annex II/III restrictions. CIR has reviewed cocoa-derived materials without adverse findings at cosmetic use levels. Extensive food-use history supports excellent general safety. Formulation considerations: brown pigment transfer and potential for microbial growth when hydrated.
Skin benefits
- Rich in polyphenols and flavanols
- Antioxidant support for skin
- Long food- and cosmetic-use history
Known concerns
- Colour transfer to light formulations
- Possible comedogenicity on oily skin
- Rare theobromine sensitivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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