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Antioxidant

THEOBROMA CACAO HUSK EXTRACT

CAS 84649-99-0 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Antioxidant extract from the husk of cocoa beans. Rich in flavonoids; well tolerated topically with food-grade safety, though specific cosmetic clinical data is limited.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoid and polyphenol content
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Anti-inflammatory potential
  • Plant-derived (cocoa)

Known concerns

  • Possible methylxanthine (theobromine, caffeine) traces
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
  • Pleasant cocoa scent may bother fragrance-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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