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Antioxidant

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Often labeled as: Cocoa Seed Extract

The blue-light blocking chocolate extract.

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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from cocoa beans (distinct from the heavy butter). It is phenomenally rich in cocoa peptides and polyphenols that physically mitigate the damage caused by blue light (HEV light) from screens.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents digital aging, neutralizes free radicals, and supports the skin barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The ultimate modern ingredient for people working in front of computers all day.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly comedogenic like Cocoa Butter.

The Science

The water-soluble extract contains none of the heavy, pore-clogging fats found in the butter.