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Skin Conditioning

THEOBROMA CACAO SHELL POWDER

CAS 84649-99-0 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ground cocoa shell used as a biodegradable exfoliant. Replaces plastic microbeads; particle shape and size determine how gentle it really is.

Function

ABRASIVESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Natural mechanical exfoliant
  • Antioxidant cocoa polyphenols
  • Biodegradable particle

Known concerns

  • Mechanical irritation if particle is sharp
  • Caffeine and theobromine alkaloid traces
  • Possible cocoa allergen sensitivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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