Sodium Cocoa Butterate

Sodium Cocoa Butterate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cocoa Butter Derivative, Theobroma Cacao Derivative
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from cocoa seed butter (Theobroma cacao), a plant in the Malvaceae family native to Central America. Created by saponification of cocoa butter fatty acids with sodium hydroxide.
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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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR