Cocoa butter is extracted from from cocoa beans and is high in anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids who aid in hydrating and nourishing the skin and thus also improving elasticity. Cocoa butter is also rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals which improve blood flow to the skin, collagen production and assist with slow skin aging by protecting against damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Cocoa butter is reputed to help heal scars and help prevent stretch marks during and after pregnancy, plus aid with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.
