Ingredient
Cocoa Butter
Plant butter · INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Cocoa Butter comedogenic?
Yes. Cocoa Butter is a known pore-clogging ingredient, and we read it as highly comedogenic. If you're acne-prone, it's worth avoiding, especially when it sits near the top of an ingredient list.
Why we read it this way
A heavy, occlusive butter frequently listed as pore-clogging on acne-safe references.
The nuance
Often fine on dry body skin; more of a concern on the face and oily/acne-prone skin.
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