๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It is an extremely hard, highly occlusive butter that melts at body temperature, creating a thick, water-resistant barrier.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Prevents extreme moisture loss, softens calluses, and improves skin elasticity.
๐ก Pro Tip
Highly recommended for body care (especially pregnant bellies) rather than the face.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It cures existing stretch marks.
The Science
It deeply moisturizes the skin to *prevent* new stretch marks by maintaining elasticity, but cannot erase torn dermal tissue.