Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
What does it do?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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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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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
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 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
Is Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter do in cosmetic products?
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is 84649-99-0 / 8002-31-1.
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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: 15/10/2010