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Scent:
Unrefined
cocoa butter
is rich and very sweet . It has a chocolaty, “cocoa” aroma. The cocoa aroma is less noticeable in refined
cocoa butter
.
Action:
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, cytotoxic, nutritive, antiseptic, bactericidal, antispasmodic, emmenagogue,
diuretic
, nervine,
aphrodisiac
, stimulant, nervine
Benefits:
Cocoa butter
was traditionally used by local populations to protect the skin against the effects of the sun. In modern cosmetics, it is a useful ingredients to use in ointments and balms as it will maintain the consistency of the product. The melting point of cocoa butter is 34 to 38 C.
Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known, a quality that, coupled with natural antioxidants, prevents rancidity, giving it a storage life of two to five years. The velvety texture, pleasant fragrance and emollient properties of cocoa butter have made it a popular ingredient in products for the skin, such as soaps and lotions.
The moisturizing abilities of cocoa butter are frequently recommended for prevention of stretch marks in pregnant women, treatment of chapped or burned skin and lips, and as a daily moisturizer to prevent dry, itchy skin. Cocoa butter’s moisturizing properties are also said to be effective for treating mouth sores. However, the largest clinical study regarding the effects of cocoa butter on stretch marks in pregnant women found that results were no different from a placebo.
More Info:
Frequently blended with
Jojoba
oil, Cocoa butter is used in
Ayurvedic
remedies for treating stretch marks, scars, sunburn, mature and dry skin conditions, and for discarding dead skin cells.
Polyphenols seen in
cocoa butter have been witnessed by proven studies in relation to anti-aging reaction
. They also help treat dermatitis, and serve as anti-oxidants and an excellent natural topical cream.
Good for Skin Types:
All, but especially for Normal/Dry and Mature
Chemical Analysis:
Cocoa contains theobromine, caffeine, anandamide, flavonoids, sulfur, proteins, magnesium, tryptophan and polyphenols including epicatechol. It also consists of numerous fatty acids like palmitic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, lauric acid, linoleic acid, glycerides and stigmasterol. Cocoa butter, unlike cocoa solids, has no more than trace amounts of caffeine and theobromine.
Arachidic acid (C20:0) 1.0%, Linoleic acid (C18:2) 3.2%, Oleic acid (C18:1) 34.5%, Palmitic acid (C16:0) 26.0%, Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) 0.3%, Stearic acid (C18:0) 34.5%, Other Fatty Acids 0.5%
Precautions:
No known contraindications, but care should be taken as with all oils.
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