Emollient
Cocoa Butter
A rich plant fat from cocoa beans, prized as a deeply nourishing emollient with a signature chocolate scent — but with notable comedogenic risk for acne-prone skin.
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✕ High Risk
Comedogenic Rating
4/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Cocoa Butter is the edible fat extracted from cocoa beans, solid at room temperature and melting at body temperature. It is rich in fatty acids and naturally contains some antioxidant compounds.
Used in body butters, balms, and rich moisturizers for its deeply nourishing, occlusive texture and pleasant natural scent.
Key Benefits
Deep nourishment
High fatty acid content makes it effective for very dry skin and body care.
Occlusive protection
Forms a film that helps reduce water loss from the skin.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
Cocoa butter has a relatively high comedogenic rating, making it a common trigger for breakouts on acne-prone facial skin — better reserved for body care or non-reactive skin.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cocoa Butter do for skin?
Used in body butters, balms, and rich moisturizers for its deeply nourishing, occlusive texture and pleasant natural scent.
Who should use Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa Butter is suitable for: dry and very dry skin, body care, normal skin in cooler climates.
Are there any warnings about Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa butter has a relatively high comedogenic rating, making it a common trigger for breakouts on acne-prone facial skin — better reserved for body care or non-reactive skin.
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