Theobroma Cacao Butter

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INCI name

  • THEOBROMA CACAO BUTTER,

Alternative names

  • Cacaobutter,
  • Adeps Cacao,
  • Cacao Oleum,
  • Cocoa Butter,
  • Kakao Butter,
  • Kakaofett,
  • Oleum Cacao,
  • Theobroma Oil,
  • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter,
  • Theobroma Cacao,
  • Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao),
  • Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter,
  • Sodium Cocoa Butterate,
  • Kakaobutter,
  • Sodium Cacaobutterate,
  • Cocoa Seed Butter,

Origin

  • vegetable,

Definition

  • Theobroma Cacao Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao, Sterculiaceae,

INCI function

  • emollient,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics
  • is absorbed quickly
  • very skin-friendly

CAS-No.

  • 8002-31-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 310-127-6,

Studies, literature and statements

Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 131/301

Is obtained by pressing cacao beans. It is used as a consistency provider, above all for lipsticks. It lubricates well and is easily absorbed, but leaves behind a shine on the skin, which is why it is more or less inappropriate for daily care.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 553

Cocoa butter by pressing the seeds. Main components: Cocoa butter, solid fat (palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and linolic acid glyceride). Properties: light yellow, chocolate-like smell and taste, melts at body temperature, spoils easily. Cosmetic application: emollient, thickening agent; sometimes also used in lipsticks.

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