An extract of cocoa beans used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Theobroma cacao seed extract is an extract of the seeds (cocoa beans) of the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, of the mallow family (Malvaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, body care products, lip products, masks and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the beans were roasted or fermented, or the extraction method.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (16)
- Pear Balance Toner · Smuuti
- Dove Regenerative 3 em 1 Hidratante + Sérum Uniformizador + FPS30 · Dove
- Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation · Laura Mercier
- Caviar Tightline Eyeliner · Laura Mercier
- Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer · Laura Mercier
- Real Flawless Favorites · Laura Mercier
- Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm · Hourglass
- COMPLEXION RESCUE® Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 · bareMinerals
- The 5-Minute Complexion Routine · bareMinerals
- The Healthy Skin Routine · bareMinerals
- The Modern Mover Routine · bareMinerals
- Vitalizing Cream · BABOR