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Antioxidant

THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT

CAS 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) seed extract — chocolate-bean source of polyphenols including epicatechin and procyanidins for antioxidant skin support. Strong safety record.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Epicatechin and procyanidin antioxidants
  • Skin conditioning and softening
  • Polyphenol-rich
  • CIR-supported safety

Known concerns

  • Possible reactions in cocoa-allergic users
  • Theobromine pharmacology at very high doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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