Cocoa butter , a true treasure of nature, is at the heart of our body care formulas. It is the fruit richest in vitamins and minerals (ORAC measurement), giving it exceptional benefits for the skin.
Discover the incomparable properties of organic cocoa butter in this article.
Where does this ingredient with exceptional properties come from?
The cocoa pods contain the precious cocoa beans. When these are roasted and then pressed, a paste is obtained which then gives rise to cocoa powder and cocoa butter.
Due to its richness in fatty acids and squalene , it is a natural ingredient with antioxidant, nourishing, protective, restorative, and soothing properties . It is also the fruit richest in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in the world.
The benefits of cocoa butter
Cocoa butter has numerous benefits for the skin:
- Nourishing properties : Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids, particularly omega-9, giving it emollient and protective properties. Oleic acid, one of the omega-9 fatty acids, is naturally present in the skin's hydrolipidic film. This ingredient therefore helps strengthen the skin barrier to protect it from external aggressors. The presence of squalene, an active component of sebum, boosts the nourishing properties of cocoa butter.
- Antioxidant properties : the presence of vitamin E and polyphenols helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals. Cocoa butter therefore helps slow down skin aging.
- Soothing properties : Polyphenols, squalene, and phytosterols help relieve irritated or damaged skin. Their action on the lipid film allows the skin to regain suppleness and heal more effectively.
- Softening properties : thanks to cocoa butter, the skin retains more elasticity and suppleness. Its action on the hydrolipidic film helps maintain a good level of hydration. Cocoa butter contains a small amount of theobromine, a key ingredient in our skincare products.
Cocoa butter is therefore an ideal ingredient for body care products.
Cocoa butter: which skin type is it suitable for?
This ingredient nourishes, protects, and softens all skin types . It nourishes the skin and helps stimulate collagen production and cell regeneration.
It is therefore particularly suitable for mature skin and very dry skin , or skin that is dehydrated at certain times of the year.
Théobroma skincare products
We have chosen to include organic cocoa butter in several of our skincare products.
- The Balm of the Gods : a truly universal all-in-one treatment that gently nourishes, repairs, and soothes the face, body, and hair.
- The Nourishing Body Lotion : its light and creamy texture provides lasting hydration to the body and helps the skin regain its elasticity.
- The Exfoliating and Nourishing Body Scrub : its formula composed of organic cocoa bean fragments offers deep nourishment in addition to effective exfoliation, for an incomparable sensory experience.
- The nourishing face mask : pamper and regenerate your skin with its unique, creamy formula.
- The repairing hand cream : provides nourishment, repair and immediate comfort.
- Lip balm : nourishes and repairs dry and damaged lips for lasting relief. A true skincare essential, always on hand for any time of day!
In accordance with our ethical principles and values, we exclusively use organic cocoa butter, certified organic by Ecocert and sourced through fair trade, to guarantee you effective, high-quality care.
