Going Loco For Cocoa? 6 Reasons Why You Should

Going Loco For Cocoa? 6 Reasons Why You Should
by Truly Beauty

Cocoa butter might instantly make you think of chocolate, but it's actually a very different product. It's also regarded as more topical than edible thanks to its plethora of skin benefits.

No doubt, you've already seen it before in the ingredients of cosmetics such as lotions, body butter, lip balms and other skin care products. It's an excellent emollient which is truly wonderful for the skin.

Let's take a further look into cocoa butter and its many, many benefits.

 

WHAT IS COCOA BUTTER?

Cocoa butter is derived from cocoa beans, which are found inside the cocoa pod which grows on the cacao tree (the oborama cacao). The beans are dried, roasted, and pressed in which the vegetable fat is extracted from the beans. This fat is what is known as cocoa butter and the leftovers can be ground down into cocoa powder.

    Cocoa has been used in medicine for over 3,000 years. Thanks to its high content of fatty acids and compounds called phytochemicals, cocoa is an effective ingredients for keeping skin healthy. 

     Can pure cocoa butter really improve your skin's appearance? Let's take a look at the full scope behind cacao butter and how it may help your skin.

     

    BENEFITS OF COCOA BUTTER

    • Rich in antioxidants

    Unrefined Cocoa butter is high in antioxidants, which help fight off free-radical damage to the complexion. Free radicals are what can cause skin aging, dry skin, dull skin, and dark patches. In order to maintain skin health, protecting your skin from free radical damage is crucial.

     

    • Anti-inflammatory properties

    Cocoa butter is packed with anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect your skin against the signs of aging. This means it can also soothe the infection responsible for acne, leaving your skin healthy and ready to start the skin cell repairing process.

     

    • It reduces stretch marks

    You've probably already see the Palmer's range of cocoa butter lotions and oils. Many women use these products to keep stretch marks at bay during and after pregnancy. It can also help reduce scars thanks to all of the cocoa butter's fatty acids as well as vitamin e content.

     

    • Anti-Aging Effects

    One prime reason cocoa butter is so valuable is its high concentration of antioxidant compounds such as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. These fatty acids help neutralize free radicals in the skin and keep the complexion looking plump and youthful.

    The antioxidant benefits of cocoa butter protect the skin form environmental and external pressures that can lead to irritation or damage to the skin. By reducing the extent of oxidative stress, cocoa butter can help to reduce the signs of aging, especially wrinkles and dark patches.

     

    • A rich moisturizer 

    Cocoa butter is packed with fatty acids that hydrate the skin deeply. That's why you'll regularly find cocoa butter in body lotions -- because it's so moisturizing. When people think of moisturizing oils, they tend to think of shea butter or coconut oil. These are excellent emollients too, but cocoa butter is particularly potent.

     

    • It soothes sensitive skin

    According to studies, cocoa butter can help ease skin irritations such as eczema and dermatitis. Cocoa butter products are generally considered safe for most skin types, but it's particularly good for sensitive skin because it's so gentle.

     

    HOW TO USE COCOA BUTTER

    You can find cocoa butter in a wide range of skincare of products from body lotions to face creams to oils. It's widely available and inexpensive. Try always opting for unrefined cocoa butter -- creamy yellow and in its rawest form. Not only is it better for the skin, it also smells strongly of chocolate.

    The problem with refined cocoa butter is that the process involves stripping away its scent and color. Thus, resulting in diluted cocoa butter properties. As you'll probably want to reap all the nutrients from cocoa butter,we recommend always opting for pure, unrefined oil.

    Cocoa butter is quite hard at lower temperatures. That's why it's best to store it at room temperature.

    Place a piece of cocoa butter in your palm and it will begin to melt right away. Just your body temperature is enough to melt solidified raw cocoa butter. And it's precisely this property that makes it an excellent additive to products like lip balm.

    Use a generous amount 1-2 times per day on affected skin or all over the body. Applying cocoa butter on damp skin helps retain moisture.

     

    COCOA BUTTER VS. OTHER MOISTURIZERS

    Due to its high fat content, cocoa butter has a richer feel than many other moisturizers. Of all the moisturizing products on the market, cocoa butter is most often compared to shea butter which also comes from the seeds of its tree.

    While shea butter is also packed with fatty acids, it doesn't offer the same sweet scent cocoa butter does. It does, however, contain vitamins that cocoa butter doesn't have, which help in repairing skin.

    Overall, cocoa butter is an effective daily moisturizer that with regular use can promote clear, healthy, and youthful skin. The use of cocoa in your daily skincare regimen is highly recommended, as it is considered to be a great product.

     

    COCO ROSE FUDGE WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

    Looking for a vegan and cruelty-free body butter that smells as good as it feels?

    Try Truly's ultra nourishing Coco Rose Fudge body butter.

    Formulated with cocoa butter, rose, collagen, and shea butter, this hydrating butter will brighten and hydrate dull, dry skin to give it a smooth and glowing appearance.

    Whipped to perfection, you'll feel a million dollars slathered in this luxurious, floral-fragranced butter. It just glides on the skin for an even distribution without leaving behind an oily residue. Within minutes of applying, you'll notice rejuvenated, youthful-looking skin that appears more "dewy" than "thirsty."

    HOW TO USE

    Apply Coco Rose Fudge body butter to the entire body after showering. It is best for dry skin on feet, knees, elbows, and cuticles. For best results, apply the butter directly after showering while the skin is still slightly damp. You won't need much -- just a dollop will do. A little goes a long way!

    Buy your own Coco Rose Fudge Body Butter now for $20.00.

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