Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
AKA “Cupuaçu butter, Cupuacu seed butter, Cupuazeiro butter”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
AKA: Cupuaçu butter, Cupuacu seed butter, Cupuazeiro butter
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum, Sterculiaceae
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
394236-97-6
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from cupuaçu seeds native to the Amazon rainforest and used traditionally by indigenous peoples of Brazil and Peru for skin nourishment and healing. Contemporary use reflects traditional Amazonian cosmetic practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR