Cocoa Butter: Properties and Applications in Cosmetology

The use of cocoa butter is not limited to the walls of the confectionery factory; plant product settled in modern cosmetology and home care for the skin of the face. The rich composition of the cocoa fruit extract contains beneficial fatty acids and a group of vitamins that increase the elasticity of the epidermis and has a tonic effect on the vessels.

Cocoa beans are used to produce valuable nutrients - fragrant and incredibly rich in composition; the thick consistency of the product is achieved by cold pressing them. The finished cocoa extract is saturated with fatty acids, which have one or another effect on the largest organ of our body - the skin:

• Oleic acid in the extract of cocoa beans helps retain moisture inside each cell, that is, acts as an excellent natural moisturizer. It is used to treat oily skin that is problematic and prone to rashes, so the brown extract will be useful for the care of this type of epidermis. In addition, oleic acids restore the outer shell of the epidermis, smooth it and give a pleasant glow without a greasy luster.
• Palmitic acid in the composition of marc from cocoa fruit has the ability to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis; it is not found in all vegetable oils, and especially it is much in the cocoa extract. Omega-7 activates the regeneration process, restores elasticity and elasticity, provides strength and a smooth surface of the epidermis. Useful acid decreases with age in the skin of a woman, so it is important to replenish her supply with cosmetics from outside.
• Stearic acid in the composition of the plant extract, it acts as an auxiliary element and moisturizes the skin, allowing the remaining components of the cocoa butter of the fruit to penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis.
• Polyphenols they are components of youth: they consist of several thousand elements and are a natural defender of vegetable fruits and have the same effect on our skin. They are excellent anti-aging supplements and natural antioxidants, in addition, substances stimulate metabolic processes in the skin and regenerate integuments, protect the skin from adverse effects such as bacteria and microbes that cause inflammation and irritation.

Cocoa fruit oil has found very wide application; in cosmetology, the finished product is used to treat the skin and eliminate small external defects on it, for nutrition and basic care of the epidermis. Let us see what advantages the product has in the care:

• Cocoa extract is used for general skin care: it nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis of any type from problem youthful to age-related, prone to the formation of deep wrinkles.
• Cosmetic product is quickly absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy luster on its surface with a small amount of it; in any case, after applying the composition to the skin, it is necessary to remove the excess - blot the face with a dry cloth or towel.
• Herbal remedy is indicated for the age-related type of the epidermis: the oil nourishes and nourishes with useful palmitic acid, which is synthesized by our skin, but over time its production slows down and a need for this component appears. Fragrant oil will keep youth and elasticity of the skin of the face, neck and decollete.
• Cocoa butter is used in home care for problem skin, because it has an antiseptic effect and fights against bacteria that cause unpleasant inflammation.
• Regular use of the product will help to normalize the production of sebum and prevent clogged pores.
• The application of the composition in the summer will protect the skin from UV radiation.
• Using the product for problem skin or one that has acne will make the pinkish traces less visible due to its ability to brighten the skin and even out its tone.
• Herbal extract is used as a separate product - washable or indelible, as part of homemade cosmetic masks and even finished store products - just add a little melted butter inside a jar of cream, shampoo or body lotion.
• Cocoa bean oil is used to treat burns in medicine and, accordingly, restores the structure of the epidermis well.
• Extract of fragrant cocoa is used to get rid of scars and stretch marks, prevents the appearance of new ones with regular use on the body.
• The benefits and harms of the finished composition are determined individually; Before using a pure product, test for an allergic reaction, and then test its effectiveness on other areas of the body, and especially on the face.

More on the beneficial properties of cocoa butter in the next video.

Cosmetic cocoa fruit oil is easy to use at home as a separate tool - an indelible emulsion, as well as in other ready-made or hand-made products. The use of natural cocoa butter as part of a homemade mask will provide high-quality and complete care for the surface of the face, and additional components of the composition will determine the direction of the home cosmetic product.

• It is recommended to apply oil or a composition with its use on previously cleaned skin: this will ensure proper functioning of the cosmetic product and will not cause irritation on the skin and will not lead to clogged pores.
• Pre-oil is recommended to melt in a water bath to obtain a liquid texture: it is more convenient to apply it and it is the liquid consistency that has the best penetrating properties.
• Pure vegetable oil can be used as an indelible night mask: Apply it on a pre-cleansed face and let it soak for 5-10 minutes, then blot your face with a dry cloth.
• Rinse off mask may contain pure cocoa extract or include additional ingredients that allow you to expand the possibilities of home composition.
• Do not limit yourself to just using a fat composition: melt some oil and add it to hair shampoo, body or face cream - a little trick will increase the range of store products.

In preserving youth and elasticity of the skin, fragrant cocoa butter in the composition of the washable composition for weekly use will be a faithful helper:

• Mix the melted cocoa butter, coconut and olive extract together, preheating them in a water bath. Dilute with mineral water for a pleasant texture and apply to the skin with a cotton pad. Leave the mask for half an hour and remove after warm water, without using soap, if the procedure is performed in the evening before bedtime.
• To maintain the elasticity of the epidermis, take the cocoa fruit extract and chopped parsley as a basis. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and leave the mask in a bowl, let it infuse for about 15 minutes.

For problem skin, the use of a cocoa butter-based mask is also shown:

• Mix together the melted cocoa butter, cucumber pulp (with juice), aloe extract and a few drops of any essential oil with anti-inflammatory effect.

Use brown aromatic oil as a base and add fatty components to it: essential components or pure vegetable analogues. For example, tea tree extract, propolis, lemon have anti-inflammatory properties and perfectly disinfects the surface of the epidermis. Flower oils moisturize the skin well, and fatty acids in the composition of the extract of olive, almond, coconut, shea and other oils perfectly nourish dry and dehydrated skin.

The use of cocoa butter is not limited to the surface of the epidermis on the face: the product copes well with peeling on the lips and skin of the eyelids. Apply a clean product to nourish thin skin of the eyelids or sensitive lips — leave for a while to soak up and blot with a napkin after.

Cocoa butter can be used for the purpose of body care: its individual hardened areas or as a whole. Use a clean product, melted in a water bath, for applying to clean skin and paying particular attention to dry areas - feet, hands, cuticle and nails.

And now the video is a mask recipe using cocoa butter.

Cocoa butter is well spoken of as a universal home care product for face, body and hair. Consumers celebrate the wonderful aroma of herbal remedies and its solid texture. After opening a jar of valuable oil, women recommend storing it in the refrigerator, which will allow it to preserve its nutritional properties longer.

Unrefined oil has beneficial elements in its composition and is used to care for mature skin; women note the preservation of skin elasticity and its moisture after a couple of weeks of regular use of the composition. They note that the affordable tool produces a brand Spivak - fragrant and budget-wise, works well and has a ton of other benefits.