Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Butter CG-friendly Heavy
A firm butter from cocoa beans that melts at body temperature. A strong sealant used in thick creams and balms.
How our checker rates it
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Girl | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Relaxed hair | Good | Softens and helps seal in moisture. |
| Low porosity | Caution | Heavy ingredient near the top of the list — can sit on low-porosity hair and build up. |
| Protein-sensitive | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
Ratings assume it is listed near the top of the label. After the first preservative or fragrance (likely 1% or less) most cautions soften.
What butter ingredients do
Solid plant fats such as shea and mango butter. Rich and sealing — great for dry ends, but heavy for fine or low-porosity hair.
This one is on the heavy side, so it can weigh down fine or low-porosity hair if it sits near the top of a product’s list.
Also listed as
- cocoa butter
- cacao butter
- theobroma cacao seed butter
Similar ingredients
Sources
Last data update:
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Ingredient safety assessments. Safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients cited on ingredient pages.
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