Cocoa CO2 Extract 5 g

Cocoa CO₂ Extract: Indulge Your Skin and Senses with Pure Chocolate Luxury

Unleash the rich, decadent power of nature with our Cocoa CO₂ Extract, a premium ingredient meticulously crafted in Germany. Ranging in color from dark brown to almost black, this viscous, oily mass or thick extract is a powerhouse of polyphenols and triglycerides, offering unparalleled deep nourishment, skin restoration, and potent antioxidant benefits. Beyond its remarkable skin-loving properties, its rich, warm, and deep chocolate aroma uniquely stimulates serotonin synthesis, making it a luxurious active and aromatic agent for both cosmetics and aromatherapy. Also known as Supercritical Cocoa Extract, Cacao Absolute CO₂, or Cocoa Bean Oil Extract, this versatile ingredient is soluble in polysorbate-80, oils, and triglycerides, ensuring seamless integration into your most opulent formulations.

Description and Key Features

Our Cocoa CO₂ Extract (INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed CO2 Extract) is a highly concentrated, pure extract obtained through supercritical CO₂ extraction, a gentle process that captures the full spectrum of beneficial compounds from cocoa beans. This method ensures a product of exceptional purity and potency, free from solvent residues.

Key features:

• Rich in Bioactives: Abundant in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that combat free radical damage, and triglycerides, which are essential for deep skin hydration and barrier function.
• Deeply Nourishing & Restorative: Provides intense moisture and helps to repair and regenerate the skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and revitalized.
• Potent Antioxidant: Protects the skin from environmental stressors and oxidative damage, contributing to a more youthful and radiant complexion.
• Microcirculation Enhancer: Improves blood flow to the skin, promoting a healthy glow and aiding in nutrient delivery.
• Mood-Boosting Aroma: The extract's deep, warm, and rich chocolate scent not only provides a luxurious sensory experience but is also believed to stimulate the synthesis of serotonin, contributing to feelings of well-being and happiness when used in aromatherapy.
• Versatile Solubility: Readily disperses in polysorbate-80, various oils, and triglycerides, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of oil-based and emulsified formulations.
• German Quality: Manufactured in Germany, ensuring stringent quality control and adherence to high production standards.
• Viscous Texture: Presents as a viscous oily mass or thick extract, indicative of its concentrated nature and rich composition.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics and Other Industries

Cocoa CO₂ Extract is a multifaceted ingredient that brings both active benefits and a delightful aroma to a diverse array of products, making it a prized component for formulators worldwide.

• Cosmetic Applications:
  • Creams & Serums (0.1-3% inclusion): Infuse facial and body creams with its deeply nourishing and antioxidant properties, perfect for anti-aging, dry skin, and dull complexion formulations. In serums, it provides concentrated benefits for targeted skin concerns.
  • Balms & Butters (up to 5% inclusion): Elevate lip balms, body butters, and solid moisturizers with its rich emollient qualities and restorative power, ideal for extremely dry or chapped skin.
  • Lipsticks & Lip Tints: Provides a natural chocolate scent, nourishment, and a hint of color while offering antioxidant protection for the delicate lip area.
  • Soaps (up to 1% inclusion): Incorporate into handmade soaps (both cold process and melt & pour) to add a luxurious chocolate aroma and provide skin-conditioning benefits.
  • Lotions: Enhance everyday lotions with its moisturizing and antioxidant properties, transforming a basic product into a more indulgent experience.
  • Shampoos & Hair Masks (up to 1% inclusion): Adds a comforting aroma to hair care products. While primarily beneficial for the scalp's microcirculation, its nourishing properties can contribute to healthier-looking hair. In hair masks, it helps to restore and condition strands.
  • Solid Perfumes: Creates delightful, natural gourmand solid perfumes with its deep chocolate notes, offering a unique and personal fragrance experience.
• Other Industry Applications:
  • Perfumery: A highly valued component in natural gourmand perfumes, providing a authentic, deep chocolate base note that blends beautifully with other aromatic ingredients.
  • Food Essences (Food Grade Certified): When certified food grade, it can be used in culinary applications to impart an intense and natural chocolate flavor to desserts, beverages, and other food products. (Note: Ensure the specific product is certified food grade for this application.)
  • Aromatherapy: The rich, warm aroma is highly prized in aromatherapy for its mood-enhancing properties, promoting feelings of comfort, relaxation, and happiness. It can be diffused or used in topical blends.
  • Spa Products: An excellent addition to massage oils, bath melts, and body scrubs for a truly indulgent and therapeutic spa experience, leveraging both its skin benefits and comforting aroma.

The versatility of Cocoa CO₂ Extract makes it an indispensable ingredient for formulators aiming to create products that are not only effective but also offer a luxurious, sensory journey to their customers worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Chocolate Dream" Nourishing Body Butter

Create a rich, intensely nourishing body butter with the decadent scent and skin-restoring benefits of Cocoa CO₂ Extract.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment, including heat-resistant beakers, stirring rods, spatulas, and the final storage container, using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Melt Phase A: In a heat-resistant beaker, combine Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil. Gently melt the ingredients on a double boiler or in a microwave (using short bursts) until fully liquefied and homogeneous. Avoid overheating.
3. Cool Slightly: Once melted, remove Phase A from the heat. Allow it to cool slightly, but ensure it remains in a liquid state. This helps in better incorporation of Phase B without degrading heat-sensitive components.
4. Add Phase B: Add the Cocoa CO₂ Extract, Vitamin E, and Arrowroot Powder (or Cornstarch) to the slightly cooled Phase A.
5. Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well with a clean spatula or stirring rod until all ingredients from Phase B are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
6. Chill to Trace: Place the beaker in the refrigerator or an ice bath. Stir every 5-10 minutes. The mixture will begin to solidify and become opaque. Continue chilling and stirring until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency, similar to a soft pudding or frosting. This is crucial for a whipped texture.
7. Whip the Butter: Once the desired consistency is reached (thick enough to hold soft peaks but still workable), use an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment) to whip the body butter. Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium-high. Whip for 5-10 minutes, or until the butter is light, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume, resembling whipped cream.
8. Package: Carefully spoon the whipped body butter into your clean, sanitized jars or containers.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: The 5% inclusion of Cocoa CO₂ Extract in this body butter provides both significant active benefits and a rich, luxurious chocolate aroma. Adjust slightly based on desired scent intensity.
• Application: Apply a small amount of the "Chocolate Dream" Nourishing Body Butter to clean, dry skin, focusing on areas prone to dryness like elbows, knees, and heels. Massage gently until fully absorbed. Best used after a shower or bath.
• Storage: Store the body butter in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maintain its whipped texture and prolong its shelf life. Due to its high oil content, it may melt in very warm environments. If it melts, you can re-whip it after chilling.
• Sensory Experience: The rich, warm chocolate aroma provides a delightful sensory experience, promoting a feeling of comfort and indulgence.
• Skin Benefits: Regular use will help deeply nourish, restore, and protect the skin, leaving it feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and supple.
• Natural Color: The natural dark color of the Cocoa CO₂ Extract will give the body butter a beautiful, light brown to beige hue, depending on the base oils used.