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Cocoa Butter

Cleaner choiceReviewed September 18, 2026

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter · Cacao Butter · Theobroma Oil

A hard, highly occlusive butter that melts at body temperature.

What it does

Emollient & barrier

Our take

Wonderful on stretch marks, elbows and lips; a bad idea on an acne-prone face, and on the back and chest where it's a classic cause of body breakouts.

Suitable from

Young adult, 20+ · Middle aged, 40+

Best for

Barrier repair · Dryness & hydration · Aging & firmness

Skin types

Dry

Can it clog pores

High. We flag it for anyone whose skin congests easily. This flag is for the face only, it does not apply to body, hair or home care.

Instead try

Mango butter is a lighter substitute with a much better pore profile.