Cocoa botanical material
THEOBROMA CACAO HUSK
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Cocoa husk from Theobroma cacao supplies polyphenols and theobromine for antioxidant and soothing skin effects, plus optional gentle physical exfoliation when used as a finely milled powder fraction.
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Theobromine for soothing tone
- Mild exfoliation as fine powder
Known concerns
- Possible mechanical scratch if coarse
- Rare cocoa allergy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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