Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter 1
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AKA: Cacao butter, Theobroma cacao butter, Cocoa fat
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Dominican Republic. Extracted from the seeds of the cacao tree, native to Central and South America and cultivated in the Dominican Republic. Obtained by fermenting, drying, and cold-pressing cacao beans to separate the fat from solids.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 100%
FDA OTC limit (Skin Protectant): 100%. 21 CFR 347.10
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR