Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Theobroma cocao, Malvaceae.
What does it do?
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract 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 Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract?
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Theobroma cocao, Malvaceae.
Is Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract do in cosmetic products?
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 22/04/2014