Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Face and Body Crème 425 g/15 oz

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One cell study suggests that cocoa polyphenols improved skin elasticity and skin aging and suggested that cocoa butter may enhance these effects. However, this was a small-scale study, and scientists need to carry out more research before they know the exact effects of cocoa butter on the skin. 2. Moisturizing the skin The best vitamins for skin include vitamins C, D, and E. People can get many of these vitamins from their diet or by taking supplements. Learn more… READ MORE

Osman, H. et al. (2008). Cocoa butter lotion for prevention of striae gravidarum: A double‐blind, randomised and placebo‐controlled trial.

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Many skin care products contain cocoa butter, including moisturizers and anti-aging creams. These products claim to have several benefits for skin health, such as alleviating dry skin and improving skin elasticity. Cocoa butter is a common active ingredient in lotions, creams, and lip balms. According to some historical sources, people have been consuming or using cocoa in other ways since 460 AD. Some people also use cocoa butter to relieve skin dryness from common skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. While this works for some people, there is no scientific evidence that it will work for everyone. 3. Preventing stretch marks Many of these properties are due to substances that cocoa powder contains, such as catechin. Cocoa butter may also have healthful benefits. Some people suggest that cocoa butter can improve the skin, and it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The research into these benefits, however, is limited.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one tablespoon (tbs) or 13.6 grams (g) of cocoa butter has the following nutritional values: Many people believe that cocoa butter can prevent stretch marks from developing, especially during pregnancy. Cocoa butter is a type of vegetable fat that comes from cocoa beans. Manufacturers extract creamy cocoa butter from the beans by fermenting, drying, roasting, and then pressing them. They turn the remaining portion into cocoa powder. Cocoa butter could help to promote skin health and moisturize the skin. Though many people find cocoa butter beneficial, there is currently little to no scientific evidence that supports these claims. More research in this area may provide some evidence for the benefits of cocoa butter in the future.One review reports that several studies failed to find any evidence that cocoa butter prevents stretch marks during pregnancy. They add that there is also no evidence that any topical cream prevents stretch marks. There are a range of home remedies for dry skin available, including coconut and other oils, oatmeal, and honey. Which ones are effective and how… READ MORE

Cocoa butter is safe for use on the skin. Pure cocoa butter does not contain any ingredients that are likely to cause problems in most people. In more recent times, researchers have found that cocoa has several healthful properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

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Pure cocoa butter is edible. However, it contains a mixture of monounsaturated and saturated fats and few nutrients. Some doctors and midwives may advise the use of cocoa butter during pregnancy to reduce the risk of stretch marks, but there is no evidence that using cocoa butter will achieve this. Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Solid is for marks and scars. It is highly concentrated botanical complex of pure rejuvenating cocoa butter and antioxidant rich vitamin E replenishes moisture to dry skin. It is known to help smooth the appearance of stretch marks and scars. It can be used anytime or overnight as a deep replenishing treatment.