Formula: 74278 Difficulty level: advanced Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 5.5-6.0 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 100 gr A Pure / distilled water 60,4 60,4 gr A Glycerin 5 5 gr A Xanthan gum...
Cocoa butter Organic
€7.12
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€5.98
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| Product size | Suitable pump | |
| 50 ml, 90 g, 100 ml |
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| 200 g, 250 ml |
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Description
Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao) is one of the most stable and concentrated vegetable fats used in modern and traditional cosmetics. Although it has a solid and hard texture at room temperature, it melts rapidly upon contact with the skin, transforming into a fine, emolient and nourishing fluid. It is recognized as an ally in combating dry, devitalized skin or skin prone to stretch marks.
The gentle process of light deodorization (a water vapor process, free of chemical solvents) is specifically carried out to mitigate the strong scent of dark chocolate, leaving only a subtle sweet note. This makes it ideal for integration into any cosmetic composition without interfering with the scent profile.
Due to its lipid profile dominated by saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, organic cocoa butter acts as an occlusive agent, forming a protective barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. It is rich in natural polyphenols and tocopherols, providing antioxidant protection against oxidative stress and supporting skin elasticity.
Characteristics
- eco Culture: Certified organic
- water_do Appearance: Solid wafers, creamy-yellow color, subtle scent
- verified_user Quality: Cosmetic grade, pressed, partially deodorized
Ingredients: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter*
*100% of the total ingredients come from organic farming. COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife
Main Properties
- checkNourishing, protective: forms a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss, ideal for skin exposed to cold, wind, or harsh conditions.
- checkAntioxidant: natural polyphenols and tocopherols offer protection against oxidative stress and support skin elasticity, helping to slow down the skin aging process.
- checkEmollient and nourishing: the predominant oleic acid contributes to the deep emollience of dry skin.
- checkPrevention of stretch marks, restoring firmness: stimulates cellular regeneration and improves skin elasticity, being the most widely used butter during pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
- checkSolid, film-forming texture: provides excellent consistency and structural stability to lip balms, lipsticks, and solid massage products.
Usage & Synergies
For skin care, Organic Cocoa Butter is recommended for dry, mature skin or skin exposed to harsh conditions. It is a versatile ingredient for lip balms, body butters, and hand or foot creams. Due to its occlusive nature, it should be used with caution on the face.
For body care, it is the staple ingredient for anti-stretch mark formulas, massage balms, and body butters for severely dry skin.
Practical recommendations
- Body butter for dry skin: Melt in the palms and apply to damp skin after showering.
- Organic lip balm: Use as a main ingredient, combined with a more fluid oil and optionally beeswax for an optimal texture.
- Rich emulsions: Added to the oil phase of creams to provide creamy, unctuous textures, ideal for very dry skin or hand and foot creams.
- Ingredient in anti-stretch mark creams: Incorporate into the oil phase of body creams for pregnancy or postpartum.
- Preventive care for stretch marks: Gently melt between the palms and massage daily into the abdomen, thighs, and breasts during pregnancy to maintain skin elasticity.
- Treatment for cracked heels and elbows: Applied topically in its pure state as an intensive regenerating ointment for extremely rough areas.
- Solid massage bar: Melt and pour into molds, optionally with the addition of essential oils.
Synergies in skin and hair care
For an anti-stretch mark butter, the synergy with Rosa Mosqueta Oil and Centella Asiatica Oil completes regeneration and elasticization. For an organic lip balm, the association with Mango Butter, Ricin Oil, and Apricot Oil offers a more accessible texture.
As a base for a protective body butter, it combines harmoniously with Shea Butter, Caprilis, and Vitamin E. For skin exposed to cold or wind, the synergy with Avocado Oil supports deep nutrition.
For a relaxing body massage: Melted alongside fluid vegetable oils and enriched with essential oils such as Lavender, Red Mandarin, Anise, Clary Sage, or Petitgrain.
For a nourishing hair treatment on the ends, it combines effectively with Argan Oil and Coconut Oil for a protective effect.
Bibliography and resources
- European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.). Theobroma oil monograph.
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Safety Assessment of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter.
- CosIng Database. Regulatory status of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter. European Commission.
Safety in use
Cosmetic product for external use only. Do not consume. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage, preservation
Keep the container closed, in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight.
Details
Code
D-1658
Categories
Status
Cosmos Organic
Suitable for
cosmetics, sun protection
Key benefits
emollient, nourishing, protector, skin soother
Texture
fatty/rich
Skin care
Conditioners
Skin type
Dry, Mature
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Hand creams, Lotion bars, Nail oils/creams, Ointments
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Solid shampoos
Hair type
Damaged, Dry
Sun Care
After sun products, Creams
Make-up
Lip balm, Lipstick, Lip Gloss
Use level
1 - 100 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Ivan Marinić
09 Feb
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Ivan Marinić
30 Jan
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Luminita H.
05 Mar 2025
Delicious! And the fact that it comes divided in pellet form makes it easy to use, both as such and straight!
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Ramo S.
10 Jan 2025
A good, quality butter, I don't use it as frequently as mango or shea, but I quite like this one.
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Carciumaru C.
10 Dec 2024
A very nourishing product with numerous other skin benefits. I like to use it as is on my skin, even though it is a tougher butter, but the texture is delicious... I'm waiting to try the unrefined one.
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Lidia V.
10 Dec 2024
I really like the texture of this butter, it goes into the skin and doesn't leave a greasy film. It moisturizes and catifies.
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Kurt J.
26 Oct 2024
Jeg foretrækker denne raffinerede udgave, da den uraffinerede simpelthen dufter for meget af chokolade efter min smag.
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Ana C.
10 Oct 2024
I recommend it for all skin types, I use it especially for irritations (dermatitis), helps to restore the structure of the hair, moisturizes the scalp and helps to repair split ends and chopped.The only drawback would be that it is a little hard but with patience it melts in your hands.
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Liliana M.
10 Oct 2024
I recommend, it has great properties! I use cocoa butter for cold process soap and in body and face creams.
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Ancuta N.
10 Oct 2024
I bought this time by the 5 pound, it's cheaper. I use it in soaps and lip balms, I don't know how long it lasts though.
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Eliza N.
10 Oct 2024
Other than the fact that it is extremely hard, I can't complain. I soak it with the hairdryer so I can take it. I use a small amount though.
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Alina B.
10 Oct 2024
A nice smelling butter, with anti-aging, antioxidant, moisturizing properties that make it an ingredient of nelipsit ingredient in cosmetic formulas like bodybutter, lipstick.
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Stefania V.
22 May 2024
Very qualitative, has a wonderful chocolate odor.
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Romonti C.
22 May 2024
It's a little hard to get out of the box, but I'm very pleased with the texture and the way it works.
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Andrada S.
22 May 2024
Perfect for formulations where I want to take advantage of the cocoa butter properties, but with different flavors. The unrefined one is perfect, but it's a shame to cover up its flavor.
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Ani D.
22 May 2024
must be melted before use.more solid than other butters.but very good
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Irina D.
22 May 2024
An absolutely wonderful butter that I use with every body butter I make, and beyond. Lip balms come out great with this butter. I buy it in larger quantities so I never run out.
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Kurt J.
07 Apr 2024
Jeg bruger kakao-smør til mange forskellige ting. Jeg synes især den fungerer godt som fedtstof i diverse cremer, men jeg bruger den også direkte på huden af og til.
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Anamaria H.
05 Jan 2024
I use it very often in soap recipes, but also in face creams for the cold season. It is quality and you want to eat it :)
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Anisoara M.
05 Jan 2024
This cocoa butter is qualitative, I use it in face creams and especially in soaps. It is very good!