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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

What Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter is & what it does

Cupuaçu butter, a soft, water-absorbing butter that conditions skin and helps it hold moisture. It softens and gives a smooth, protective feel.

What does Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter do in skincare?

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, also known as cupuacu butter, is a plant butter used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It softens skin and helps a formula feel rich and moisturizing, and it is valued for its ability to hold water. It is closely related to cocoa butter, coming from a tree in the same genus.

Is Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter comedogenic?

Like other rich plant butters, cupuacu butter is an occlusive emollient, so individual results on acne-prone skin can vary. It is often described as lighter than some heavier butters, but comedogenicity depends on the full formula and your skin. If you are prone to clogged pores, patch test or choose products labeled non-comedogenic.

Is Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter natural or synthetic?

It is natural, being a butter pressed from the seeds of the Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuacu) tree, a relative of the cacao tree. The seeds are processed to yield a soft, plant-based butter. Because it is plant-derived, it is also suitable for vegan formulas.

Sunscreens with Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

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