Cocoa butter, raw unrefined 100 g

Cocoa butter in cosmetics: benefits of use

Cocoa butter is one of the most popular among the basic oils and is excellent for the care of mature, dry and dehydrated skin of the face and body, hair and nails. Products with it perfectly protect the thin skin of eyelids, neck, décolleté and hands. This wonderful oil, extracted from the fruit of the chocolate tree, gives wonderful sensations and benefits from its use in self-care due to its sensual chocolate aroma and the nourishing value of the composition. With regular use of cocoa butter creams, the skin stops flaking, tightens, repairs damaged areas and regains its natural softness and tenderness.

* You can read more about selecting oils by fatty acid composition here in our Cosmetics CreationBlog.

Cosmetic properties of the oil

The active components contained in cocoa butter moisturize and soften the skin, make it more tender, elastic and smooth, maintain turgor and restore its hydrolipidic balance. As a result of using this oil, fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed out, goose bumps disappear, the skin becomes soft, supple and radiant.

It is used to prevent the formation of scars after cuts or other traumas of the skin; helps to disappear small cosmetic defects (small scars, the consequences of acne, furunculosis, etc.).

Help eliminate stretch marks on the chest, abdomen and thighs after pregnancy and weight loss, and the use of this cosmetic during pregnancy helps to avoid the appearance of stretch marks.

Protects the skin from weathered skin in winter. Excellent for all skin types, especially necessary for the care of dry and fading skin. Ideal for delicate baby skin.

Excellent care for nails and cuticles, restores, softens and protects the nail plate and the skin around it, which helps to strengthen nails and improve their growth.

Use of cocoa butter in hair cosmetics

Allows you to restore damaged and brittle hair, nourishes the scalp and hair follicles. Protects the hair surface from negative environmental factors. Can be used both pure and as part of nourishing masks for hair.

Cocoa butter for face and body skin

Returns skin elasticity, helps to get rid of stretch marks, striae, sagging and cellulite. Reduces scars, scars, perfectly softens rough skin. Great for making products such as:

• protective creams and lotions for the face;
• anti-aging creams and serums for the eye area;
• nourishing face and body masks;
• as part of anti-cellulite wraps;
• emollient creams for hands;
• protective winter products;
• soothing and healing products after sunbathing;
• products for the prevention and treatment of stretch marks and striae;
• cosmetics for pregnant women;
• baby cosmetics;
• soothing products for elbows, heels and knees.

Medicinal properties

Even our grandmothers knew that cocoa butter is effective in treating colds. For coughs and sore throats, simply put a piece on the tongue and let it melt in the mouth. It instantly relieves the symptoms of an acute cough and soothes the throat. Or add 1 tsp of cocoa butter to a glass of warm milk (you can add figs).

Also our wonderful oil can be effective in treating burns, the effects of acne and chapped lips.

Food applications

In the BEURRE store, cocoa butter is presented in its best, edible quality. With it and grated cocoa you can easily prepare a wonderful natural, homemade chocolate by choosing the proportions according to your taste and adding cream, sugar/sugar substitutes/honey.

Storage: in a dark place in a well-closed container at a temperature up to 18C and relative humidity up to 75%. Shelf life up to 3 years.