Cocoa Butter (Unrefined) Organic

Organic Unrefined Cocoa Butter

Bring a rich cocoa character to your cosmetic creations with Cocoa Butter (Unrefined) Organic from Australian Oils Of Nature. Its supplied profile describes a firm, creamy solid block with a warm, naturally sweet chocolate aroma. Choose 100g, 500g or 1kg for small formulation trials or larger making projects.

Botanical and physical profile

The supplied botanical name is Theobroma cacao, with beans or seeds listed as the plant part and pressing listed as the extraction method. Existing specifications describe a pale yellow to cream-coloured block, West African origin and an approximate melting range of 32–35°C. Confirm current batch specifications against supplier documentation.

This product is identified as organic and unrefined in its name, and the description also specifies unrefined butter. The previous technical wording, “unrefined to gently refined,” was ambiguous. The copy follows the named unrefined product, without inventing processing details. Organic certificate details, certifying body and independent batch analysis have not been supplied.

Aromatic character

The chocolate-like aroma is part of the supplied profile, not an added-fragrance claim. It can become a noticeable part of a finished formula, so assess the actual batch before adding other aromatic ingredients. This is a different scent direction from deodorised cocoa butter; do not assume the two are interchangeable when developing a low-scent product.

Product highlights

• Organic, unrefined cocoa butter as named in this listing.
• Botanical name supplied: Theobroma cacao.
• Firm solid block with a rich chocolate-like aroma.
• Can add richness and structure to suitable cosmetic formulations.
• Available in 100g, 500g and 1kg.

Applications and blending

Explore tested formulas for body butters, cosmetic balms, solid lotions, massage bars and soap. Existing pairing ideas include shea butter, mango butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba. Assess the entire formulation for compatibility, texture, stability and skin tolerance.

Imagine a solid lotion with a naturally cocoa-led scent: use the butter's own aromatic character as your starting point, then assess whether any added fragrance is needed. If using essential oils, fragrance or extracts, check application-specific suitability and limits. Lip products need separate ingredient-suitability checks; familiar food aromas do not establish food-grade status.

Handling and formulation care

Portion with clean, dry, compatible equipment and weigh accurately. Melt gently using controlled indirect heat, protect yourself from hot butter and follow a tested formula's heating and cooling process. Cocoa butter can become grainy during melting and recrystallisation; assess processing and storage before scaling. No universal formulation percentage or temperature schedule is supplied.

Cocoa butter is used as an emollient ingredient to help soften skin and provide a rich feel. It also contributes firmness and body to solid preparations. These cosmetic roles do not establish stretch-mark prevention, scar repair, improved elasticity or treatment of a skin condition.

Safety and storage

For external cosmetic use only; food-grade suitability is not established. Avoid eyes and stop if irritation occurs. Test a small amount of the finished formulation on a limited skin area before wider use; do not use with a known ingredient allergy. Keep raw materials and hot processing equipment out of children's reach.

Store cool, dry and tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. Warm conditions may soften or melt the butter. Avoid introducing water or contamination. The previous indicative shelf life of 2–3 years is not a guarantee from purchase or opening. Follow current batch handling and expiry instructions.