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Cocoa Butter

Natural butter extracted from cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao). Contains stearic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. Used for its rich emollient properties and chocolate-like scent in cosmetics and chocolate products.

Rating:
4

About This Ingredient

Learn more about this ingredient and how it affects your skin.

How It Can Clog Pores

One of the most occlusive ingredients used in cosmetics. Creates a very thick, waxy barrier that seals in oil and bacteria while preventing any natural pore drainage. Extremely comedogenic.

Where It's Found

Body butters, lip balms, chocolate, creams

Risk

HIGH

Alternative

Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Kokum Butter

Derived From

Cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao)