Cocoa Butter
Part of our Ingredient Glossary — educational information about raw materials we may use in our products. We don't sell raw ingredients.
There's a reason cocoa butter has been a skincare staple for centuries. Long before it was an ingredient in lotions, people in Central and South America were using it to protect their skin from sun and wind. It's the pure fat of the cacao bean, and it carries with it something almost primal: the rich, warm scent of chocolate and the kind of deep nourishment that only nature can provide.
What makes cocoa butter remarkable is its composition. It's loaded with fatty acids that mirror the lipids naturally found in your skin, which means it doesn't just sit on top—it absorbs fully and gets to work. The stearic and oleic acids provide intense moisture, while natural antioxidants like Vitamin E help protect against environmental damage. It's one of the most stable fats in nature, which is why it's been used for generations without modification.
We reach for cocoa butter when a formula needs serious staying power. It melts right at body temperature, so it transforms from solid to silky the moment it touches your skin. That same property means it creates a breathable protective layer that locks moisture in without feeling heavy or greasy. For anyone with dry, cracked, or weathered skin, it's a revelation.
In our formulas, cocoa butter is never filler—it's a foundational ingredient that does real work. It softens rough patches, helps fade the appearance of scars and stretch marks over time, and gives our bars and balms their rich, luxurious feel. It's honest, effective, and timeless. Exactly the kind of ingredient we love.
