Cocoa butter, one of nature’s ultimate moisturisers, is extracted from the whole Cacoa bean that are harvested from the Cacao tree.

Also known as ‘the food of the gods’ the cacao tree is a tropical evergreen that originated in South America and can grow up to thirty feet tall. Its what gives chocolate its melt in the mouth consistency, also feels delightfully smooth and creamy on the skin.

With a melting point similar to our own body temperature. It absorbs easily, leaving your skin silky-soft, smooth and intensely hydrated. Cocoa butter has fantastic moisturising qualities as it is rich in essential fatty acids that nourish and protect the skin. The butter is able to deliver deep, lasting hydration that doesn’t feel greasy or sticky, helping to keep your skin in its natural healthy balance.

Cocoa butter is very well tolerated by most skin types as it is extremely non-reactive. People with dry skin or eczema also need products that deliver lots of moisture to keep skin supple. Cocoa butter, with its intensive hydration properties, may be used to give skin a non-irritating moisture boost.

When environmental factors such as traffic pollution and cigarette smoke make contact with the skin they can spawn free radicals which are known to cause premature ageing of the skin. Antioxidants are proven to help protect the skin from free radical damage and help to keep your skin looking youthful and health