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Occlusive

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Often labeled as: Cocoa Butter

The stretch-mark protecting, chocolate-scented butter.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 4 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents extreme moisture loss, softens calluses, and improves skin elasticity.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Highly recommended for body care (especially pregnant bellies) rather than the face.

โš–๏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.