Is Cocoa Butter comedogenic?

Comedogenic rating

4/5 · High risk

Cocoa Butter is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.

Rated 4.

Also listed as

Cocoa Butter · Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter · Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

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Mango Butter — 2/5
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Frequently asked questions

›Is Cocoa Butter comedogenic?

Cocoa Butter is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.

›What is the comedogenic rating of Cocoa Butter?

4 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 4.

›Other names for Cocoa Butter on ingredient labels

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter