Raw Cacao Butter

1 pound (16oz) packaged in resealable bag. What is cocoa butter? Cacao butter consists of healthy fats including essential omega fatty acids Add to your favorite smoothie, dessert, ice cream or chocolate creation for a delicate chocolate aroma A fantastic bulletproof coffee addition, a treat like no other, euphoria for your senses! Leaves your skin glowing, vibrant, revitalized, soft and supple CCOF Certified Organic, Vegan Cocoa butter is the highest fat content extract from cocoa beans. "It’s used in skincare, and is edible (as a form of chocolate), but is often used to hydrate various areas of the body due to its high lipid content. Because it's loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, cocoa butter can help skin heal from irritations due and other conditions. An old-school remedy for healing scars, it's also a new mom's best-kept secret for preventing and diminishing stretch marks, she adds. Cocoa butter's uses don't stop there, though. You can literally apply it everywhere : Smooth cocoa butter onto cuticles and any part of your body that might need a little extra love and hydration, such as the tops of knees, backs of elbows, and feet (don't forget those hard, calloused heels!). You can even rub it into your hair. Seriously: applying cocoa butter to hair keeps it healthy, tames frizz, and adds shine. But because cocoa butter tends to be heavy, you should not use it on thinner hair Helps Eliminate Dandruff Moisturizes Hair & Protects Scalp Reduces Frizz Deep Conditions Cocoa Butter for Skin Learning the amazing benefits and uses that cocoa butter provides for hair, let’s go over how it can do the same for your skin. Those suffering from dry skin can finally rejoice! Take a look. Protects Against Free Radicals The enemy of a youthful appearance is free radicals. These  are the result of oxidative stress. Too much of this stress causes the body to lose its ability to fight unstable atoms. That’s when wrinkles and grey hair begins to show. To put a pause on aging, you need antioxidants. Luckily, cocoa butter is chock-full of antioxidants! This helps put a stop to dark spots, skin aging, and dullness. Think of it as the key to halting wrinkles and age spots. Moisturizes and Hydrates Dry Skin Fed up with skin that’s dry and itchy? Not only is it a nuisance but can be damaging if not taken care of properly. Cocoa butter works as a deep moisturizer thanks to its fatty acids. Your skin will be more nourished, more hydrated which results in a healthier looking appearance. Relieves Those with Sensitive Skin Does your sensitive skin make you think you can’t reap the benefits of cocoa butter? Think again! It’s gentle enough to soothe those suffering from skin conditions like eczema. However, with any new natural regimen, you’re wanting to try, test an area of your skin first. That way, you can see how your skin will react. More than 90% of those who use Cocoa Butter with sensitive skin have no issues. Cocoa Butter for Scars Whether it’s a scar from an injury or an acne scar, their unsightliness can pose a big issue to your self-esteem. So, you no longer have to be self-conscious of your skin, let’s go over how cocoa butter can improve the appearance of scars. Improves Texture and Restores Moisture With scars, the skin is essentially damaged. Cocoa butter makes for a great emollient. It is able to melt at body temperature which allows it to sink nice and deep below the surface layer of skin. That layer beneath the surface is where it’s able to retain moisture better. Unlike other natural scar remedies, cocoa butter can be applied directly onto the scar and the skin around it. While most scars are permanent and can’t be banished from the skin, cocoa butter will improve the sight of them. For example, rather than have a pinkish streak down your arm, it will be practically invisible.