Cocoa Butter Refined
Cocoa Butter Refined
Cocoa Butter Refined (Deodorised Cocoa Butter for Balms, Lotions and Soap)
Our Refined Cocoa Butter is 100% pure cocoa butter (INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) that has been deodorised to remove most of the natural chocolate aroma. It is a hard, brittle butter that melts near skin temperature.
Makers use it to add firmness and richness to balms, lotions, creams, soaps and lip care without adding a chocolate scent to the finished product.
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100% pure cocoa butter Deodorised |
Melts at 30-34 °C Hard and brittle |
Use at 3-100% Depends on the recipe |
100 g to 5 kg Six pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Melted butter is hot and can burn. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Cocoa Butter Refined |
| INCI | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter |
| CAS number | 84649-99-0 |
| Botanical source | Theobroma cacao (cacao tree), seeds |
| Type | 100% pure cocoa butter, deodorised |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to tan, hard and brittle |
| Odour | Mild; most of the chocolate aroma removed |
| Melting point | About 30-34 °C |
| Typical fatty acids | Oleic 31-39%, stearic 30-37%, palmitic 23-30%, linoleic 1.5-4.5% |
| Typical use rate | Lotions and creams 3-5%, balms 5-100%, bar soaps 3-6%, hair conditioners 2-5% |
| Suitable for | Balms, lotions, creams, bar soaps, lip care, body butters, hair conditioners |
| Not suitable for | Use in water-based products without an emulsifier, or internal use |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg |
| Storage | Tightly closed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Balms and lip care | Gives firmness and a smooth, rich feel |
| Lotions and creams | Melt with the oil phase to add body |
| Bar soaps | Add to the soap oils for a hard, creamy bar |
| Body butters | Whip with a softer butter and oil for a rich texture |
| Hair conditioners | Melt into the oil phase |
| Massage bars | Combine with wax and oil for a solid bar that melts on warm skin |
How to Make a Simple Whipped Body Butter
- Weigh. Weigh your cocoa butter and a liquid oil such as sweet almond oil. A traditional starting point is about 1 part butter to 1 part oil, then adjust for the texture you want.
- Melt. Melt them together gently in a double boiler over low heat. Never heat over a direct flame or leave it unattended.
- Cool. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool until it just starts to firm at the edges. A short stay in the fridge speeds this up.
- Whip. Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add a little vitamin E oil or fragrance at this stage if you wish.
- Pack. Spoon into clean, dry jars and label them.
- Store. Keep in a cool place. Butter-based products without water are not usually preserved, but keep them clean, dry and sealed.
Tip: Because most of the chocolate aroma is removed, cocoa butter is a good base for products you want to scent with essential oil or fragrance.
Using It in Your Formulas ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lotions and creams | About 3-5% | Melt with the oil phase of the recipe. |
| Balms | About 5-100% | Blend with oils and waxes to set the firmness you want. |
| Bar soaps | About 3-6% | Add to the soap oils. Larger amounts can make soap firmer and quicker to trace. |
| Hair conditioners | About 2-5% | Melt into the oil phase. |
These are starting points for makers, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so test a small batch first.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Grainy texture | The butter cooled slowly and its fats set in crystals | Melt fully, then cool quickly (fridge or freezer for a few minutes) while stirring, then whip. |
| Product too hard | Too much butter or wax for the recipe | Add more liquid oil, or reduce the butter or wax. |
| Product too soft in warm weather | Low melting point butter or too much oil | Use more of a firmer butter or add a little wax. |
| Melts in the pot or in warm rooms | Butters melt at or just above skin temperature | Store in a cool place and use a firmer blend for warm climates. |
| Smell changes over time | Fats can go rancid if stored warm, open or wet | Store cool and sealed, use clean dry tools and add some vitamin E oil. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Melted ingredients are hot and can burn, so never heat over a direct flame and never leave them unattended. Patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Keep records of the ingredients you use so you can label your products correctly. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is refined cocoa butter?
It is cocoa butter that has been deodorised to remove most of the natural chocolate aroma.
How much do I use?
About 3-5% in lotions and creams, 5-100% in balms, 3-6% in bar soaps and 2-5% in hair conditioners.
Does it melt on the skin?
It melts at about 30-34 °C, close to skin temperature.
Can I use it in lip balm?
Yes. It gives firmness and a smooth feel. Blend with oil and wax for the texture you want.
Will it make my soap smell of chocolate?
Only slightly, because most of the aroma is removed.
Can I use it in a lotion?
Yes. Melt it with the oil phase of an emulsified recipe.
Is it for internal use?
No. We sell it as a cosmetic raw material for external use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 250 g | $17.00 | $6.80 |
| 500 g | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 1 kg | $57.00 | $5.70 |
| 2 kg | $110.00 | $5.50 |
| 5 kg | $270.00 | $5.40 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil or avocado oil, and add vitamin E oil. Blend with mango butter or shea butter for a softer butter. Use with beeswax in balms. Browse our butters and waxes. |
 Product Documents
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Cocoa Butter Refined (Deodorised Cocoa Butter for Balms, Lotions and Soap)
Our Refined Cocoa Butter is 100% pure cocoa butter (INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) that has been deodorised to remove most of the natural chocolate aroma. It is a hard, brittle butter that melts near skin temperature.
Makers use it to add firmness and richness to balms, lotions, creams, soaps and lip care without adding a chocolate scent to the finished product.
|
100% pure cocoa butter Deodorised |
Melts at 30-34 °C Hard and brittle |
Use at 3-100% Depends on the recipe |
100 g to 5 kg Six pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Melted butter is hot and can burn. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Cocoa Butter Refined |
| INCI | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter |
| CAS number | 84649-99-0 |
| Botanical source | Theobroma cacao (cacao tree), seeds |
| Type | 100% pure cocoa butter, deodorised |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to tan, hard and brittle |
| Odour | Mild; most of the chocolate aroma removed |
| Melting point | About 30-34 °C |
| Typical fatty acids | Oleic 31-39%, stearic 30-37%, palmitic 23-30%, linoleic 1.5-4.5% |
| Typical use rate | Lotions and creams 3-5%, balms 5-100%, bar soaps 3-6%, hair conditioners 2-5% |
| Suitable for | Balms, lotions, creams, bar soaps, lip care, body butters, hair conditioners |
| Not suitable for | Use in water-based products without an emulsifier, or internal use |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg |
| Storage | Tightly closed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Balms and lip care | Gives firmness and a smooth, rich feel |
| Lotions and creams | Melt with the oil phase to add body |
| Bar soaps | Add to the soap oils for a hard, creamy bar |
| Body butters | Whip with a softer butter and oil for a rich texture |
| Hair conditioners | Melt into the oil phase |
| Massage bars | Combine with wax and oil for a solid bar that melts on warm skin |
How to Make a Simple Whipped Body Butter
- Weigh. Weigh your cocoa butter and a liquid oil such as sweet almond oil. A traditional starting point is about 1 part butter to 1 part oil, then adjust for the texture you want.
- Melt. Melt them together gently in a double boiler over low heat. Never heat over a direct flame or leave it unattended.
- Cool. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool until it just starts to firm at the edges. A short stay in the fridge speeds this up.
- Whip. Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add a little vitamin E oil or fragrance at this stage if you wish.
- Pack. Spoon into clean, dry jars and label them.
- Store. Keep in a cool place. Butter-based products without water are not usually preserved, but keep them clean, dry and sealed.
Tip: Because most of the chocolate aroma is removed, cocoa butter is a good base for products you want to scent with essential oil or fragrance.
Using It in Your Formulas ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lotions and creams | About 3-5% | Melt with the oil phase of the recipe. |
| Balms | About 5-100% | Blend with oils and waxes to set the firmness you want. |
| Bar soaps | About 3-6% | Add to the soap oils. Larger amounts can make soap firmer and quicker to trace. |
| Hair conditioners | About 2-5% | Melt into the oil phase. |
These are starting points for makers, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so test a small batch first.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Grainy texture | The butter cooled slowly and its fats set in crystals | Melt fully, then cool quickly (fridge or freezer for a few minutes) while stirring, then whip. |
| Product too hard | Too much butter or wax for the recipe | Add more liquid oil, or reduce the butter or wax. |
| Product too soft in warm weather | Low melting point butter or too much oil | Use more of a firmer butter or add a little wax. |
| Melts in the pot or in warm rooms | Butters melt at or just above skin temperature | Store in a cool place and use a firmer blend for warm climates. |
| Smell changes over time | Fats can go rancid if stored warm, open or wet | Store cool and sealed, use clean dry tools and add some vitamin E oil. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Melted ingredients are hot and can burn, so never heat over a direct flame and never leave them unattended. Patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Keep records of the ingredients you use so you can label your products correctly. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is refined cocoa butter?
It is cocoa butter that has been deodorised to remove most of the natural chocolate aroma.
How much do I use?
About 3-5% in lotions and creams, 5-100% in balms, 3-6% in bar soaps and 2-5% in hair conditioners.
Does it melt on the skin?
It melts at about 30-34 °C, close to skin temperature.
Can I use it in lip balm?
Yes. It gives firmness and a smooth feel. Blend with oil and wax for the texture you want.
Will it make my soap smell of chocolate?
Only slightly, because most of the aroma is removed.
Can I use it in a lotion?
Yes. Melt it with the oil phase of an emulsified recipe.
Is it for internal use?
No. We sell it as a cosmetic raw material for external use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 250 g | $17.00 | $6.80 |
| 500 g | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 1 kg | $57.00 | $5.70 |
| 2 kg | $110.00 | $5.50 |
| 5 kg | $270.00 | $5.40 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil or avocado oil, and add vitamin E oil. Blend with mango butter or shea butter for a softer butter. Use with beeswax in balms. Browse our butters and waxes. |
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