This butter is very similar in benefits to cocoa butter, but does not have the same chocolate smell associated with it. It has been studied in the treatment of burns, dermatitis, wounds, and inflammatory skin conditions. It is a rich skin emollient, which is used traditionally (by the tribes who collect and prepare it) to accelerate wound healing. The presence of a small amount of a component called allantoin (which is a well-proven healing agent) might justify this effect. The butter melts at body temperature and is quickly absorbed by the skin to leave it soft and supple.

Function: Emollient

CAS: 91080-23-8

Source: Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.

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