Common Name(s): Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter glycerides,botanical oil/butter,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning, essential fatty acid (linoleic, linolenic, oleic) delivery for sc lipid barrier repair and tewl reduction.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils provide sc-compatible lipid composition for genuine barrier bilayer integration — different from surface-occlusive mineral oil.
How It Works: Triglyceride fatty acids integrate into sc lipid bilayers — oleic acid (c18:1) provides fluid emolliency; linoleic (c18:2, omega-6) serves as essential ceramide precursor; saturated fatty acids (c16, c18) provide occlusive barrier reinforcement. efa composition determines sc compatibility and barrier repair efficacy.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved under uv and pathogen selection pressure — the same photoprotective and antimicrobial chemistry directly translates to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory claims in human skin.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,theobroma grandiflorum seed butter botanical review