Cocoa Butter
Our cocoa butter is a pure, crushed butter obtained from the cacao bean. It has a beautiful, rich aroma of dark chocolate. This edible fat from the cocoa pod is a stable fat containing natural anitoxidants that give it a long shelf life of over 3 years. Cocoa butter is a soothing emollient that has been used for centuries in Africa for skin care.It has been traditionally used to heal and moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements. Cocoa butter helps reduce the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy by keeping the skin supple. It is a nourishing addition to lotion bar, lip balm, body butter, soap and belly balm formulations.
Applications
- Used in skin creams, lotions, and body butters for deep moisturization.
- Incorporated in lip balms and lipsticks to provide smooth texture and hydration.
- Applied in soaps and bath products for skin conditioning and lathering.
- Used in pharmaceuticals, especially in suppositories and ointments, for controlled melting and delivery
- Utilized in chocolate and confectionery as a natural fat and flavor carrier.
Advantage
- Excellent skin moisturizer, preventing dryness and roughness.
- Rich in antioxidants, helping protect the skin from free radical damage.
- Smooth texture, enhancing product spreadability and feel.
- Natural and safe, suitable for sensitive skin and baby products.
- Versatile, used across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Natural fat from cocoa beans used for moisturizing and skin conditioning in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. |
| Applications | Skin creams, lip balms, lotions, soaps, pharmaceutical ointments, chocolates. |
| Advantages | Moisturizes skin, antioxidant-rich, smooth texture, natural and safe, versatile use. |
| Chemical Type | Natural plant-derived fat (Triglyceride) |
| Main Function / Use | Emollient, moisturizer, texture enhancer, and delivery medium in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. |