Benefits:
Cocoa Butter contains natural antioxidants that give it a long shelflife of over 3 years. It is naturally rich in Vitamin E as well as anumber of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E helps to soothe,hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen whichassists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Cocoa Butter alsocontains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits theproduction of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravatesymptoms of both dermatitis and asthma. For centuries pregnant womenhave used to Cocoa Butter formulations to prevent and treat stretchmarks, but this pleasant-smelling substance is added to countless othertopical preparations. Lotions and oils containing Cocoa Butter areoften used in aromatherapy massage to promote relaxation and thefeeling well-being. Research indicates that massaging the skin withCocoa Butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and evenprevent cancer. This is because Cocoa Butter, like chocolate, containsa lot of CMP and there is some evidence that the CMP in Cocoa Buttermay also help prevent heart disease and ease arthritic symptoms. CocoaButter is mainly used is a thickening agent and is a common ingredientin lipsticks, soaps and emollient creams. Itis also a folk remedy for burns, cough, dry lips, fever, malaria,rheumatism, snakebite and wounds. It is reported to be antiseptic anddiuretic.

• Cocoa Butter is has a meltingpoint at human body temperature, is edible and nutritious whichpresents many industrial uses.
• Cocoa Butter is a superb moisturizer which slows down moisture loss.
• Cocoa Butter is known for its hydrating effects,
• Cocoa Butter is also gentle on the skin and has a pleasing aroma.
• Cocoa Butter is excellent when used on dry skin or on wrinkles.
• Cocoa Butter's Emollient properties great in soap making and lotions.
• Cocoa Butter is hard at room temperature.
• CocoaButter is mainly used is a thickening agent and is a common ingredientin lipsticks, soaps and emollient creams.
• Cocoa Butter is easily absorbs into the skin and imparts sheen.

Using Cocoa Butter:
Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable, highly concentrated naturalfats known, and melts at body temperature so that it is readilyabsorbed into the skin.  Since Cocoa Butter absorbs so quickly, itimmediately relieves dry and irritated skin. There are many differentuses for Cocoa Butter, below are some of the ways in which Cocoa Buttermay be used:

• Add a spoonful to your bathwater for a luxurious and healing experience. Especially helpful forthose with dry or itchy skin, or sore muscles. Try adding Lavender orChamomile essential oil as well, or an herbal infusion made fromsoothing herbs.
• In massage, Cocoa Butter is beneficial for overexerted muscles or for dry skin
• Insoaps, Cocoa Butter has a conditioning effect that adds a good lather.Try incorporating Cocoa Butter into your handmade soap recipes.
• Useduring pregnancy to keep the skin supple, and to prevent stretch marks.It may also be used after giving birth to reduce stretch marks.  

Precautions:
Those with serious or persistent skin problems, such as eczema, shouldconsult a physician before using Cocoa Butter. Cocoa Butter is oftenmistakenly used by people to expedite a suntan and while it willenhance a natural tan, it does not have a sun protection factor (SPF).To prevent the harmful effects of the sun, use a suntan lotion with anSPF of at least 15 that contains Cocoa Butter. Not recommended by thosewith nut allergies.