[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoa butter is a type of fat that comes from cocoa beans. It is also called theobroma oil. It is the main ingredient confectionery and cosmetics.<\/p>\n
It is extracted from cocoa beans. The beans are taken out of the large cocoa plant and then they\u2019re roasted, stripped, and pressed to separate out the fat. The remnants are then processed into cocoa powder.<\/p>\n
Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids, and it is infused with the ability to hydrate, nourish and increase elasticity of the skin. The fat in cocoa butter forms a protective layer that holds the skin moisture. It also plays a major role in keeping our body healthy and strong.<\/p>\n
Here are some benefits of cocoa butter that can make your skin young and shiny and helps in combating many other diseases.<\/p>\n
Moisturizes the skin deeply<\/strong><\/p>\n Cocoa butter is an amazing natural skin moisturizer that melts just above room temperature.\u00a0 It not only hydrates the skin but also helps in healing the skin from inside.<\/p>\n It is a natural source of antioxidant. The saturated fat in cocoa butter heals dry and crack skin because they are easily absorbed and remains on the skin for hours.<\/p>\n Makes lips soft and smooth<\/strong><\/p>\n Lips are the softest part of our body and do not self-moisturise. That\u2019s why we lick our lips frequently and need lip balm to keep our lips moisturised.<\/p>\n You can make your own cocoa butter lip balm to protect your lips from getting chapped.<\/p>\n Cocoa butter lips balm can be made by melting the butter and adding essential oils or your favourite colour allows you the ability to create personalized scented or coloured lip balms.<\/p>\n Combat skin ageing<\/strong><\/p>\n Some studies say that a compound in cocoa butter called cocoa mass polyphenols helps in reducing the signs of skin ageing. It also provides relief to sensitive skin suffering from rashes and skin infection.<\/p>\n Polyphenols contain antioxidants that improves health both internally (when eaten) and externally (when applied on skin).<\/p>\n Cocoa\u2019s polyphenols have been found to fight various chronic diseases, degeneration of the skin, sensitivities and even cell mutations.<\/p>\n Improves heart health<\/strong><\/p>\n New researches have shown that the old myth that every fat is harmful for health is not true at all. Some fats that are healthy for us too and cocoa butter comes in the category of healthy fats.<\/p>\n The polyphenolic components found in cocoa butter have been shown to help lower inflammatory markers involved in atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which is why cocoa is now considered an anti-inflammatory food.<\/p>\n Cocoa also helps with fat metabolism and a decreased risk of heart attack.<\/p>\n Raise immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n Some studies have shown that plant polyphenols exert antioxidant powers within the immune system, fighting inflammation, DNA damage and cellular mutations, which are the main cause of diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer and autoimmune conditions that can lead to fatigue.<\/p>\n Using cocoa butter can raise immunity and keep the body disease free. Using cocoa butter in the place of refined vegetable oils can reduce inflammation in general.<\/p>\n It also helps in maintaining hormonal balance and brain health.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoa butter is a type of fat that comes from cocoa beans. It is also called theobroma oil. It is the main ingredient confectionery and cosmetics. It is extracted from cocoa beans. The beans are taken out of the large cocoa plant and then they\u2019re roasted, stripped, and pressed to separate out the fat. 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