Cocoa Butter - Rich Emollient for Skin & Hair Care

Cocoa Butter (African Coco Butter)

• INCI Name:
  Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
• Molecular Formula:
  Not a single fixed formula (natural triglyceride mixture)
  Main fatty acids: Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Oleic acid
• CAS Number:
  8002-31-1
• Alternate Names:
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Cacao Butter
  • African Cocoa Butter
  • Theobroma Oil
  • Natural Body Butter Base

Key Benefits:

• Deeply nourishes and moisturizes dry skin
• Improves skin softness and elasticity
• Helps reduce appearance of stretch marks
• Forms protective barrier against moisture loss
• Supports skin repair and smooth texture
• Rich natural emollient for body care formulations

Benefits & Uses (Short):

• Used in body butters, creams, lotions, balms, and soaps
• Provides long-lasting hydration and skin protection
• Helps improve rough, cracked, or dry skin conditions
• Common in lip balms and stretch mark creams
• Enhances skin suppleness and smooth feel

Recommended Usage Level:

• Body butter: 5% – 100%
• Creams & lotions: 3% – 20%
• Lip balms: 5% – 30%
• Soap making: 5% – 15%
• Massage bars: 10% – 50%

How It Works (Short):

• Works as a rich occlusive emollient that forms a protective layer on skin to prevent moisture loss
• Contains natural triglycerides that melt at skin temperature, allowing smooth absorption
• Helps restore lipid barrier and improve skin softness
• Provides long-lasting hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
• Enhances skin elasticity and comfort in dry conditions
• Acts as a structural base in solid cosmetic formulations like balms and butters

FAQs:

Q: Is African Cocoa Butter different from regular cocoa butter?
A: It usually refers to origin (Africa), but chemically it is the same Theobroma Cacao Butter.

Q: Is it good for dry skin?
A: Yes, it is one of the best natural moisturizers for very dry skin.

Q: Can it be used on face?
A: Yes, but in moderate amounts depending on skin type.

Q: Does it help with stretch marks?
A: It may improve skin elasticity and appearance but does not remove stretch marks completely.

Q: Is it solid or liquid?
A: It is solid at room temperature and melts at body temperature.