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Emollient

THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER

CAS 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Cocoa butter — a rich plant fat from cacao beans that softens skin and locks in moisture. One of the safest natural emollients; only caveat is it can clog pores on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient that softens skin
  • Forms protective occlusive layer
  • Naturally contains antioxidant polyphenols
  • Long history of safe cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic on acne-prone skin
  • Rare cocoa allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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