Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
Theobroma cacao extract
CAS 8002-31-1
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
84649-99-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Theobroma cacao extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Hydrolyzed theobroma cacao seed meal”.
Also known as Hydrolyzed theobroma cacao seed meal · Theobroma cacao flower extract · Theobroma cacao fruit powder · Theobroma cacao husk · Theobroma cacao husk extract · Theobroma cacao leaf cell extract
Show all 32 names
Theobroma cacao seed butter · Theobroma cacao seed extract · Theobroma cacao seed powder · Theobroma cacao seed water · Theobroma cacao shell extract · Theobroma cacao shell powder · Cacao shell · Cocoa shell · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) husk · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) shell powder · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) shell extract · Theobroma cacao shell · Cocoa bean shell extract · Cocoa hull extract · Cacao Bean Extract · Cocoa or Cocoa Butter · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) fruit powder · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) husk extract · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) leaf cell extract · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed powder · Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed water · Theobroma cacao bean shell extract · cocoa extract
Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, a humectant and an emollient. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae.
- Antioxidant
- Humectant
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Abrasive
- Skin protecting
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Theobroma cacao extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActive13 entries
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Shell Extract is the extract of the shell of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder is a powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaves cells of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Hydrolyzed Theobroma Cacao Seed Meal is the hydrolysate of the meal obtained from the seeds of Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.Source →
- Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Theobroma cacao, Malvaceae.Source →
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Husk is the husk obtained from the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
- Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract is the extract of the husk obtained from the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., SterculiaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 113 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Abrasive, Antioxidant.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 113 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Abrasive, Antioxidant.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Theobroma cacao extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Theobroma cacao extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- DairyContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Theobroma cacao extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
113
Named organisations
6
Personal care
Typical roles
AntioxidantHumectantEmollientSkin conditioningAbrasiveSkin protecting
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Theobroma cacao extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- body lotionNivea · Beurre De Cocoa
- Chargement…Non Food Products
- Cocoa Butter Lip Therapyunilever, vaseline · Non Food Products
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye SerumBeauty
- Stick lèvres anti-dessèchement bioDermophil · Face
- Handcreme Grüne OliveIsana · Handcreme
- huile de coco lait hydratant corpsPalmer's · Non Food Products
- Lotion de massage Anti VergerturesPalmer's · Body
- Q10 IntenseCien · Open Beauty Facts
- Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Gel OilBodylotion
- Kurl nectarLes secrets de loly
- Crème anti-frictionAptonia · Cremes
- HandcremeAlterra
- Cherry Blossom Deodorant RefillWild · Hygiene
- Letibalm RepairLetibalm
- Firms Tones Firming Body LotionPalmer's · Body Lotion
- Huile de coco - crème mainsPalmer's · Main
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde CrèmePalmer’s · Dairies
- Lip BalmMario Badescu
- bee
- LAIT CORPORELAvril · Body
- Ben & Anna Green Fushion Natural Deodorant StickBen&Anna · Hygiene
- Handcreme Milde KamilleIsana · Body
- vaseline lip therapy
