Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter

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AKA: Cupuaçu butter, Cupuacu seed butter, Cupuazeiro butter
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America. Derived from seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum, a tropical tree in the Malvaceae family native to South America. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds to obtain the butter.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00005–7%
Rinse-off0.001–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR