Cocoa Butter (also known as cacao butter) is the natural cream colored vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans during the process of separating the powder & liquor from the bean. Unrefined Cocoa Butter has been used to heal & moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements. It also helps reduce the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy by keeping the skin supple. It makes a wonderful ingredient in lotion bars, lip balms, body butters & soaps. Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable fats known & it contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity. This butter is very hard in consistency. Common Uses: Unrefined Cocoa Butter has been used to heal & moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements. It also helps reduce the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy by keeping the skin supple. It makes a wonderful ingredient in lotion bars, lip balms, body butters & soaps. Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable fats known & it contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity. This butter is very hard in consistency. When adding butters to creams & lotions, it might be necessary to gently warm them until the texture can be incorporated into the final product. Using a hand blender, create a vortex with your cream or lotion & drizzle your melted butter to fully incorporate. For addition in soaps, the general rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per pound. As with most raw materials, results may vary, so we strongly recommend small, lab scale batches prior to any commercial manufacturing. Shelf Life: This butter should be stored in a cool dark place & has a shelf-life of approximately 2 - 5 years when stored properly Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao Recommended Usage: Lotions & Creams: 5 - 20 % Balms: 5 - 100 % Bar Soaps: 5 - 20 % Hair Conditioners: 1 - 5 % 1Kg Organic Cocoa Butter | 1000G
