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raw cacao butter

Also listed as: Beurre de cacao brut, Rohe Kakaobutter, Burro di cacao crudo

Mild

Pure vegetable fat containing stearic and oleic fatty acids which exert a relatively neutral impact on blood cholesterol, alongside skin-nourishing lipid barriers when applied topically.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily consumption and topical cosmetic formulations.
weeklyExcellent addition to weekly dietary or skincare habits.
monthlySafe for monthly use.
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Metabolic / Pancreas
  • Heart / Cardiovascular
  • Skin
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for cosmetic and food use (GRAS)
  • EFSAApproved food ingredient

PubMed References

Primary Research

Cocoa bioactive compounds: Significance and potential for the maintenance of skin health(2014)

PubMed (PMID 24670215)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is raw cacao butter bad for you?

Pure vegetable fat containing stearic and oleic fatty acids which exert a relatively neutral impact on blood cholesterol, alongside skin-nourishing lipid barriers when applied topically.

What does raw cacao butter do to your body?

raw cacao butter primarily affects: Metabolic / Pancreas, Heart / Cardiovascular, Skin.

How often is it safe to consume raw cacao butter?

Daily: Safe for daily consumption and topical cosmetic formulations.. Weekly: Excellent addition to weekly dietary or skincare habits.. Monthly: Safe for monthly use..

What products contain raw cacao butter?

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