Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter is the hydrolysate of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis, Malvaceae.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter?
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter is the hydrolysate of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis, Malvaceae.
Is Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is 8002-31-1, 110615-47-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 08/10/2015