Cocoa Butter

INCI Name

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Botanical Name

Theobroma cacao

Cocoa Butter is a rich, emollient fat pressed from cacao beans. High in fatty acids and polyphenols, it provides deep moisturization and protective barrier support.

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Primary Function
Butter
Add'l Function
Emollient
Antioxidant
Scent Profile
Cocoa
Chocolatey
Warm
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
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Skin Type Suitability

Dry
Mature
Normal
Baby/Child Safe
Considered Safe for Babies
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Emollient, skin protectant, moisturizer

Product Type(s):

Balm
Butter
Cream
Lotion

Typical Usage Range:

1–20% in lotions/creams; up to 100% in balms/butters

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Supportive Qualities

Deep hydration, smooths and softens skin, supports skin barrier

Primary Components:

Stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, polyphenols

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Important to Know

May clog pores in oily or blemish-prone skin

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed from roasted cacao seeds

Choose fair-trade, food-grade cocoa butter; organic sourcing recommended

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.