- Condition: Skin needs a multi-purpose moisturizer for the whole body.
- Solution: Cocoa butter is a moisturizer that is safe to use on even the most sensitive skin types. It is popular for moisturizing dry skin and improving the appearance of skin blemishes. In its natural state, cocoa butter is solid at room temperature and can vary in color and appearance.
- Ingredients: Theobroma Cacao (cocoa) seed oil, <0.1% citric acid (as a preservative).
This product is naturally hard and the color/texture will vary depending on temperature.
NOW® Solutions products are analytically tested to ensure the highest quality.
Uses and benefits of cocoa butter:
To soften, remove and rub vigorously between clean hands until desired texture is achieved. Use as a daily moisturizer and reapply to skin as needed.
Cocoa butter is a good source of vitamin E, which benefits your body in many ways. Vitamin E supports vision, reproduction, and brain, skin, and blood health.
Cocoa butter contains a high amount of fatty acids, which makes it suitable as a main ingredient in skin cream. Fatty acids help to hydrate the skin. The fats in cocoa butter create a protective barrier that retains moisture and prevents your skin from drying out.
- Healing properties of the skin
Cocoa butter is a key component of many topical treatments for conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Cocoa butter's rich moisture content and protective oil base relieve itching and allow the skin to heal after a flare-up.
- Protection against sun damage
Exposure to UV radiation can cause changes in skin texture, damage skin cells, and even increase the risk of skin cancer. The phytochemicals in cocoa butter may protect the skin from damage from harmful UV rays and reduce the risk of skin diseases.
Attention:
This product will melt at high temperatures and will solidify again when cooled. This is natural and may affect the appearance, but will not affect the quality of the product. If it is hard, it can be softened by placing it in a pan of hot water for 30 minutes or for a few seconds in the microwave.
Microwave oven caution:
This jar contains foil. Do not place this jar directly in the microwave. Before microwaving, remove desired amount and place in a microwave-safe container. Allow time to cool before applying.trays in a pan of hot water for 30 minutes or for a few seconds in the microwave.
