Sodium Cocoa Butterate

Sodium Cocoa Butterate 1
AKA: Cocoa Butter Derivative, Theobroma Cacao Derivative
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
Sodium Cocoa Butterate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Cocoa butter has been used since pre-Columbian times by Aztecs for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The sodium salt derivative was created in the 20th century as an emulsifier for modern skincare formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR