Cocoa Butter Refined - Coco Butter

Refined Cocoa Butter

• INCI Name:
  Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
• Molecular Formula:
  Not applicable (natural mixture of triglycerides)
• CAS Number:
  8002-31-1
• Alternate Names:
  • Refined Cocoa Butter
  • Deodorized Cocoa Butter
  • Cacao Butter
  • Theobroma Cacao Butter
  • Cosmetic Grade Cocoa Butter

Key Benefits:

• Deeply moisturizes and nourishes skin
• Helps improve skin softness and smoothness
• Supports skin barrier function
• Reduces moisture loss from the skin
• Enhances product richness and texture
• Ideal for dry and mature skin formulations

Benefits & Uses (Short):

• Used in body butters, creams, lotions, and balms
• Excellent emollient for dry and rough skin
• Popular ingredient in lip care products
• Adds hardness and conditioning properties to soaps
• Used in stretch mark and body care formulations

Recommended Usage Level:

• Body Butters: 5% – 100%
• Creams & Lotions: 2% – 20%
• Lip Balms: 5% – 50%
• Soap Making: 3% – 15%
• Massage Bars: 10% – 80%

How It Works (Short):

• Functions as a rich natural emollient that forms a protective layer on the skin
• Helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL), keeping skin hydrated longer
• Contains beneficial fatty acids such as stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids that soften and condition the skin
• Melts near body temperature, allowing smooth application and absorption
• Supports skin barrier integrity and improves skin comfort
• Provides luxurious texture and stability to cosmetic formulations

Olfactory Notes:

• Very mild cocoa aroma
• Light creamy note
• Less odor than unrefined cocoa butter
• Neutral profile suitable for fragranced products

FAQs:

Q: What is the difference between refined and unrefined cocoa butter?
A: Refined cocoa butter has been processed to remove most of its natural color and odor, making it more suitable for cosmetic formulations.

Q: Is refined cocoa butter good for dry skin?
A: Yes, it is an excellent moisturizer that helps soften and protect dry skin.

Q: Can it be used in lip balms?
A: Yes, it is widely used in lip care products due to its emollient properties.

Q: Does refined cocoa butter smell like chocolate?
A: It has a much milder scent compared to unrefined cocoa butter.

Q: Is it suitable for soap making?
A: Yes, it adds hardness, stability, and conditioning benefits to soap bars.