INGREDIENT

Cocoa Butter

Theobroma cacao

Made from the fat of cocoa beans, cocoa butter is a powerful ingredient that can benefit your body in a number of ways. Rich in vitamin E, it can help support the health of your body, brain and skin.

Description

Also known as theobroma oil, cocoa butter is a light-yellow vegetable fat that comes from cocoa beans grown in the West African countries Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast. The high fatty acid content of Cocoa butter make it a well-suited skincare ingredient. These fatty acids can help to keep your skin hydrated, plus provide it with a protective barrier that holds in moisture and prevents your skin from drying. Rich in moisture and protective oils, cocoa butter can also ease the effects of skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis allowing the skin to heal quickly after a flare-up. The power of cocoa butter and its stearic acid and vitamin K content has also been linked to reducing cholesterol levels, improving bone health and reducing the symptoms of liver disease.

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