Theobroma cacao cocoa seed butter
AKA “COCOA ABSOLUTE, COCOA BEAN EXTRACT, COCOA BEANS ABSOLUTE, COLOURLESS MD, COCOA BEANS, METHANOL EXTRACT, COCOA ESSENCE, DARK
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Theobroma cacao cocoa seed butter
AKA: COCOA ABSOLUTE, COCOA BEAN EXTRACT, COCOA BEANS ABSOLUTE, COLOURLESS MD, COCOA BEANS, METHANOL EXTRACT, COCOA ESSENCE, DARK
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
84649-99-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Skin Protecting
Smooths and softens skin
Softens and smooths skin
Shields skin from damage
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Cacao has been used by Mesoamerican cultures for over 1,500 years; the fat (cocoa butter) was historically valued in traditional skincare, and cocoa absolute—the concentrated extract—is a modern application used for its antioxidant and sensory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR