Cocoa butter is a natural plant fat extracted from cacao beans and has long been used in skincare due to its unique fatty acid profile and protective properties. Below are the key, evidence-based benefits of cocoa butter for skin.

Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids, primarily oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids, which help moisturize and soften the skin by reinforcing the skin’s natural lipid barrier. These fats form an ...