What are the benefits of Cocoa Butter ??

[maryann]

I looked on the thread -Abbreviations and INCI information for Soaping/B&B, but the explaination was short. I want to explain the benefits/qualities of cocoa butter can someone go into it a little deeper. TIA

[eugenia]

I want to explain the benefits/qualities of cocoa butter can someone go into it a little deeper. TIA

from tropicalbutters:

Cocoa Butter is a yellowish vegetable fat most often used to soften and lubricate the skin. Although a solid at room temperature, Cocoa Butter melts on contact with the skin. That's why it’s often used in lip balms and skin creams.

Cocoa Butter is a super emollient made during the manufacture of cocoa and chocolate. It comes in two forms, natural and deodorized. The natural Cocoa Butter has retained its chocolate scent , while the deodorized Cocoa Butter has much fainter aroma.

Today pregnant women across the world smooth Cocoa Butter on their bellies to help prevent and minimize stretch marks.

Although used to make hard soaps, too much Cocoa Butter will cause a soap to crack. Only about 15 percent Cocoa Butter (total fats and oils) should be used.

Cocoa Butter is not recommended for oily skin.

Common Uses of Cocoa Butter

Thickening agent in cosmetics

Mixed with natural oils

Balms, lotions, creams, lipsticks

Hard soaps

Food

Benefits of Cocoa Butter

Softens and protects dry, chapped skin

Treats skin irritations

Helps erase wrinkles on neck, around eyes and mouth

Aids to minimize stretch marks from pregnancy

Adds a firming agent to products

[maryann]

Thank you for the info

[eugenia]

Thank you for the info

Now you can work on the sales pitch

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