Deodorized cocoa butter pellets are a plant-derived solid butter obtained from the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao). It is produced by pressing cocoa beans, during which the fat fraction with a typical fatty acid profile is separated. Subsequent deodorization reduces the natural cocoa aroma, making the raw material suitable also for formulations where it should not influence the final fragrance or the scent of the finished product.
The pellet form facilitates dosing, faster melting and more precise work during the production of balms, solid body products, massage products, soaps and emulsion cosmetic formulations. Cocoa butter is naturally especially rich in stearic, oleic and palmitic acid, thanks to which it gives products firmness, a more nourishing skin feel and a protective, softening effect.

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Key benefits

• Deodorized form – has a significantly milder odor than unrefined cocoa butter, therefore it is suitable also for products with a subtle or deliberately chosen scent.
• Practical pellets – allow convenient dosing, easier weighing and more even melting during manufacturing.
• Structuring component of the formulation – increases the firmness of balms, solid sticks, massage bars and body butters.
• Emollient effect – helps soften the skin, reduces the feeling of dryness and supports a smoother sensory profile of the product.
• Protective lipid film – creates a fine occlusive layer on the skin that helps limit transepidermal water loss.
• Good oxidative stability – thanks to its natural content of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids it is more stable than many liquid vegetable oils.
• Suitable for anhydrous and emulsion cosmetics – usable in fatty blends, balms, oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions.

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Suitable for products such as

• lip balms and protective sticks, where it improves firmness, glide and a more nourishing feel during application,
• body butters, whipped butters and anhydrous balms for dry skin,
• massage bars, solid massage products and relaxing body care products,
• hand, foot and dry area creams, where it supports the protective lipid character of the formulation,
• face creams and nourishing emulsions intended especially for dry, normal or more mature skin,
• solid body balms, cream deodorants and softening anhydrous products,
• soaps made by cold or hot process, where it can contribute to soap hardness and a creamier feel during use,
• hair balms and solid conditioners, especially in combination with lighter oils, esters and emulsifiers.

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Use in formulation

• Cocoa butter is soluble in the oil phase and insoluble in water.
• It is compatible with vegetable oils, waxes, fatty alcohols, esters, butters, oil macerates and lipophilic active substances.
• It is miscible with shea butter, mango butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, squalane, vitamin E and natural waxes.
• In anhydrous products it is added to the fat phase and heated only until completely melted. In case of overheating or too slow cooling, cocoa butter may tend to crystallize, which can manifest as a grainy texture.
• In emulsions it is incorporated into the oil phase before emulsification. It helps increase the viscosity, richness and more nourishing sensory profile of the emulsion.
• In lip balms and solid sticks it is often combined with waxes and liquid oils to balance hardness, glide and application feel.
• In whipped body butters it is recommended to combine it with softer butters or liquid oils so that the final texture is not too hard.
• The recommended dosage depends on the product type: in emulsions usually at lower percentages to improve texture, in balms and solid products it can form a significant portion of the fat phase.

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Safety and storage

• Store in a dry, clean and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.
• Carefully close the container after use to limit contact with air, moisture and surrounding odors.
• Use clean tools when working and prevent contamination of the raw material with water or residues of the finished formulation.
• For sensitive skin or when developing a new formula it is recommended to perform a tolerance test of the finished product on a small area of skin.
• Cocoa butter may feel denser and richer in the finished formulation, therefore it is appropriate to balance it with lighter oils or esters if the final product should be less greasy.
• Appearance, color and subtlety of scent may vary slightly depending on the batch of the natural raw material.

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