cocoa butter: 10 health benefits & reasons your skin & body crave it!

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COCOA BUTTER: 10 HEALTH BENEFITS & REASONS YOUR SKIN & BODY CRAVE IT

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COCOA BUTTER: 10HEALTH BENEFITS &

REASONS YOUR SKIN &BODY CRAVE IT

ABOUT COCOABUTTER

Cocoa butter is a natural type of

vegetable fat that is extracted from

cocoa beans and is the same healthy

fat that is used to make chocolate. It is

a rich and nourishing type of oil that is

used in cosmetic products, ointments,

pharmaceuticals, and for cooking and

baking, being incredibly beneficial for

the skin and body

Cocoa butter is highly absorbableand perfect for all skin types, whichmakes it the perfect source ofhydration for dull, dry, and tiredlooking skin. It’s rich and silkytexture and light luxuriousfragrance makes skin feelnourished and moisturized, feedingskin tissue with healthy fats andplenty of powerful antioxidants

1.NOURISHES ANDHYDRATES

2. DECREASESVISIBLE SIGNS OFAGING

Some studies have found that the

polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants

that are found in cocoa butter, help to

prevent skin degeneration, wrinkles, fine

lines, pigmentation, and sagging

3.PREVENTSCHAPPEDLIPS

Cocoa butter is an emollient, which means

that it helps to soothe, soften and protect

delicate skin tissue. This makes it the

perfect product to use as a natural lip balm

and can be combined with other fragrances

and essential oils to make a rich

combination for keeping lips smooth and

protected, even in extreme temperatures

4.SOOTHESWOUNDS,

RASHES, ANDINFECTIONS

Pure cocoa butter is excellent for treating

burns, wounds, rashes, and infected skin

because it naturally helps to heal and

hydrate deep skin tissue while offering

plenty of antioxidants to boost immunity

and quicker healing

5.REDUCES STRETCH

MARKS ANDPIGMENTATION

One of the most popular uses of cocoa

butter is to reduce stretch marks and any

skin discoloration due to its incredible

healing potential for most skin conditions

6.SMOOTHER SHAVEAND HEALTHIER

SKIN

It melts easily in warm water and doesn’t

clog the drain like other types of oil, which

makes it the perfect natural shaving cream

for a smooth, clean shave

7. IMPROVES

HEART HEALTH

Being a saturated fat, this

luxurious oil is known to boost

healthy fat levels, which helps to

reduce the risk of developing

heart disease by balancing

cholesterol levels

8.

INCREASES IMMUNITYTrading refined vegetable oilsfor cocoa butter cansignificantly benefit your healthby balancing hormones,reducing inflammation,increasing brain health, andoffering a powerful kick to theimmune system

Many shampoos, conditioners,and hydrating hair productscontain cocoa butter becauseit’s so good for the health ofyour hair. Not only do the richfatty acids help to nourishhair follicles, which promotesthick and healthy hair growth,

but they also help to increasethe shine and condition ofhair in general

9.

NOURISHES HAIRFOLLICLES

10.

REDUCESINFLAMMATION

The intense combination of fattyacids and powerful antioxidantsmakes cocoa butter the perfectantidote to inflammation, either onthe skin or throughout the body.Doctors have warned thatinflammation in the body is usuallya good pre-cursor to thedevelopment of disease, and shouldbe treated with care