Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter | Abbey Essentials THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER OVERVIEW Cocoa Butter is a rich, plant-derived fat extracted from cocoa beans. It creates a protective barrier on skin, locking in moisture and imparting a smooth, velvety feel to balms, lotions and lip care products. WHY CHOOSE ABBEY ESSENTIALS COCOA BUTTER? Our cosmetic-grade butter is press-extracted and minimally refined, preserving fatty acids (oleic, palmitic, stearic) and antioxidants to help buffer UV-induced free radicals and support skin health. KEY BENEFITS - Provides occlusive moisture barrier - Enhances skin elasticity and softness - Rich in nourishing fatty acids - Antioxidant properties help mitigate photo-aging - Melts on contact for smooth application FORMULATION GUIDELINES - Melt gently at 40–45 °C - Incorporate into oil phase of formulations - Use between 1–30 % for texture and barrier effects - Compatible with butters, oils and waxes SAFETY & REGULATORY Generally recognised as safe in cosmetics. Low allergenic risk. Complies with EC 1223/2009. MSDS available on request. STORAGE & HANDLING Store at ? 25 °C away from direct sunlight. Shelf life: 24 months unopened. Browse more raw materials in our Raw Materials collection.