Origin: Pressed from cacao beans.

Overview: Cocoa butter is a natural emollient that possesses anti-wrinkle properties. It is an organic and natural fat derived from the seeds of the cacao tree. It is rich in oleic, stearic, and palmitic fatty acids. It softens and conditions the skin while delivering moisture. It can also be used as a film-forming agent, a non-gelling thickener, a moisturizer, and as an emulsion stabilizer.

Suggested Uses:

• Creams
• Lotions
• Pomades
• Balms
• Protective creams
• Ointments
• Makeup products
• Conditioners

Ideal Concentration Level in Products: Use 3% to 6% for creams and 6% to 60% in balms. It must be melted bore use and added to the fatty phase of a formula.