
What is cocoa butter? How does it receive? What are the benefits of cocoa butter for the skin? Hydration, Antioxidant, Supports skin elasticity, Protective function Anti-inflammatory actions Antifungal agent
Какво е био какаово масло?
Наричано още теобромово, е бледожълто на цвят, извлечено от какаовите зърна. Използва се за приготвяне на сладки изделия (шоколад), както и в козметиката и медицината. Има приятен мирис на какао, познат на всички като шоколадов аромат. Точката му на топене е близка с температурата на човешкото тяло.

How does it receive?
Зърната подлежат на ферментация преди да бъдат изсушени. След това се пекат и отделят от корпуса им, за да се получат какаови зърна. Около 54–58% от какаовите зърна е какаово масло. Какаовите зърна се смилат, за да образуват какаова маса, която е течна при температури над точката на топене на какаовото масло и е известна като какаов ликьор или шоколадов ликьор. Шоколадовият ликьор се пресова за отделяне на какаовото масло от обезмаслените какаови твърди вещества.
КАКВИ СА ПОЛЗИТЕ ОТ био КАКаово масло ЗА сияйна КОЖАТА?
hydration
The researchers found that some components in cocoa can actually help improve the appearance of women's skin - increase hydration, reduce roughness and flaking of the skin, and helping to protect the skin from damage from ultraviolet rays. German scientists attribute the observed benefits to cocoa flavanols - a group of compounds that may be particularly rich in cocoa and which have previously been reported to improve blood flow, and the function of the vessels.
antioxidant
Cocoa polyphenols have a strong activity to clean free radicals. This protects the skin from premature aging.
supports skin elasticity
The cocoa seed oil contains large amounts of essential fatty acids and phytosterols which can restore skin elasticity and treat infectious dermal disorders such as dermatitis and eczema. There are results that show that cocoa polyphenols have a positive effect on skin tone and elasticity.
protective function
Also provides broad-spectrum protection against UV–A and UV–B radiation effects, together with endogenous photoprotection. Thanks to its high antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties.
Anti-inflammatory action
Data from numerous studies show that cocoa can effectively modify the inflammatory process. The polyphenols present in T. cacaohave been further reported to prevent and inhibit the initiation and progression of dermal cancers. By modulating the levels of reactive oxygen species in the cells, regulates the proliferation, survival, and apoptosis of cancer cells and slows their growth.
Antifungal agent
There is a study of cocoa β-1,3-1,4-glucanase, showing antifungal activity especially against M. perniciosa.
allergies to cocoa butter
As with any substance, cocoa butter can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Before using any cosmetic products, test them on the forearm.
author: Saniha Avramova

literature sources:
1. Cocoa Bioactive Compounds: Significance and Potential for the Maintenance of Skin Health
by Giovanni Scapagnini 1,2,*,Sergio Davinelli 1,2,Laura Di Renzo 3,Antonino De Lorenzo 3,Hector Hugo Olarte 4,Giuseppe Micali 5,Arrigo F. Cicero 6 and Salvador Gonzalez 7,8
2. Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
Shahanas E1,*, Panjikkaran Seeja T1, Aneena ER1, Sharon CL1, Remya PR1
1Department of Community Science, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Kerala, India
3.Cocoa Phytochemicals: Recent Advances in Molecular Mechanisms on Health
February 2014, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 54(11):1458-72
Jayoda Perera, Manjula Weerasekera, and Nilwala Kottegoda
Sabine Ellinger1,* and Peter Stehle2