Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
A rich plant butter that softens the skin and creates a protective barrier to reduce moisture loss. It is widely used in moisturisers and body care products.
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Safety: May be unsuitable for acne-prone skin due to its relatively high comedogenic rating.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
4/5 — Fairly high likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
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Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
🛡️ Occlusive
Forms a physical barrier on skin to seal in moisture and prevent water loss.
🧈 Lipid
Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.
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