Cocoa Butter

Theobroma cacao (fat)

Family: Malvaceae Evidence: T extract

The fat from cacao beans — used topically as the richest natural skin moisturizer. Contains oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. Also used in suppositories and lip balms.

Safety Profile

PregnancySafe
BreastfeedingSafe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

None for topical use. Cacao allergy.

Interactions

None for topical use.

Side Effects

Very safe topically. May clog pores on face (comedogenic).

Allergy: Cacao/chocolate allergy (rare).
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