Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter (THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER) is a vegetable fat extracted from the seeds of the cacao tree. It acts as an emollient in cosmetic formulations and provides an olfactory note.
Skin conditioningEmollientSubject to controversy
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.
Emollient — Softens and smooths the skin while limiting water loss.
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
Products
Products containing it
MádaraCC GO Stick CC teinté aux céramides SPF30 - Mocha, 13g
OolutionLe baume SOS multi-usages, 30ml
WeledaSkin Food Baume Corps Nourrissant Intensif Bio, 150ml
OolutionLe masque nourrissant, 50ml
WeledaBaume de Massage à l'Arnica, 150ml
WeledaCrème De Nuit Réconfortante À L'Iris, 30ml
WeledaCrème Hydratante Réconfortante À L'Iris, 30ml
OolutionLa crème onctueuse relipidante, 200ml
LieracSunissime Le Stick Protecteur Spf50+, 10G
WeledaArgousier Lait Corps Régénérant Peaux Sèches, 250ml
WeledaCrème De Nuit Redensifiante Gentiane Bleue Et Edelweiss, 40ml
Les Secrets de LolyKurl Nectar Crème Sans Rinçage Réparatrice Et Hydratante, 250ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
29
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Hydration · Body hydration · Complexion · Masks · Sun protection |
| Most frequent brands | Weleda · Oolution · Energie Fruit · Novexpert · Pomélo+Co |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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