Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter 1
Cocoa Butter 2
Cocoa Butter 3
AKA: Cacao butter, Theobroma cacao butter, Cocoa fat
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Cocoa Butter Glyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and glycerin
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8029-34-3
Form
Wax
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used by Aztec and Central American cultures for centuries in skincare and religious ceremonies; later adopted by European and global beauty traditions as a nourishing, protective moisturizer with a high melting point.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
100.0%
0%100%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Skin Protectant): 100%. 21 CFR 347.10
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR