Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter

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AKA: Cupuaçu butter, Cupuacu seed butter, Cupuazeiro butter
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum, Sterculiaceae
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
394236-97-6
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from cupuaçu seeds native to the Amazon rainforest and used traditionally by indigenous peoples of Brazil and Peru for skin nourishment and healing. Contemporary use reflects traditional Amazonian cosmetic practices.
EWG
4
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 →
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR