Emollient
Cocoa Butter
INCI: Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Also known as: Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Oil extracted from cocoa beans Used as an emollient
EWG Safety Score
1
Low
What Is Cocoa Butter?
Oil extracted from cocoa beans, used as an emollient and with properties similar to those of other non-fragrant plant oils. Cocoa butter is a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Cocoa butter: Emollient properties and skin moisturization Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010
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