Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuaçu) Seed Butter

THE

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Plant-derived butter obtained from the seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuaçu). It functions primarily as an emollient/skin-conditioning ingredient, with a rich triglyceride-and-fatty-acid profile that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss. It is commonly used in body butters, balms, lip products, creams, and hair-care formulas. The ingredient is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory, has a FDA UNII, and appears in CIR safety references as safe for use in cosmetics when formulated appropriately. ([precision.fda.gov](https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/srs/unii/I711F13FXM?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 100.00%

CAS Number: 394236-97-6

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin9/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with:

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk, but as a rich butter it may feel heavy or occlusive on very oily or acne-prone skin and may contribute to clogged-pore feel in some users. As with other botanical fats, rare individual sensitivity or contact allergy is possible. Because it is a fatty butter rather than a pH-dependent active, pH-related safety concerns are not relevant. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-122017revised072018.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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