The cold-pressed, unrefined organic cocoa butter BELUN is perfectly suitable for both culinary and cosmetic purposes.
Cocoa butter is extracted from raw cocoa beans. They are allowed to ferment, dried, then coarsely ground to produce cocoa mass. It is pressed and in this way cold-pressed cocoa butter is extracted, which has preserved the valuable nutrients. The remainder of the extracted cocoa butter is finely ground and cocoa powder is obtained.
What are the benefits of using cocoa butter?
Cocoa butter is a healthy fat, mostly saturated, just like coconut oil. This is because plant-based saturated fats are actually beneficial, having a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and helping to normalize blood pressure.
Many studies have shown that the presence of polyphenols in cocoa butter helps to strengthen the immune system and fight inflammation. Polyphenols are types of antioxidants that promote health, both internally when eaten and externally when used directly on the skin. According to research, polyphenols can help reduce the signs of aging, plus soothe sensitive skin suffering from dermatitis or rashes, including improving elasticity and tone, better collagen retention and production, and better hydration.
How to use cocoa butter for culinary purposes?
Cocoa butter is mostly used in confectionery because it has a pronounced cocoa smell and taste. Cocoa butter is the main ingredient in all types of chocolates, it is suitable for preparing various chocolate desserts, toppings or healthy raw desserts such as ice creams, creams, cakes and chocolates. Cocoa butter goes well with coconut oil. Melt well in a water bath before adding it to the rest of the ingredients in the recipe.
How to use cocoa butter in cosmetics?
Be sure to use cold-pressed, raw cocoa butter for cosmetic purposes, because most of the valuable nutrients are preserved in it.
Cocoa butter is probably the best natural remedy for getting an even and lasting chocolate tan. It has a low UV factor that evenly transmits the sun’s rays. Melt cocoa butter in a water bath and apply directly to clean skin before sun exposure.
Cocoa butter perfectly hydrates the skin, protecting it from drying out. Recommended for dry skin, chapped areas (lips, elbows) or flaking in eczema. Cocoa butter quickly helps to restore tissues.
Cocoa butter has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, and stimulates cell and tissue regeneration. Great for smoothing out scars, acne and even new stretch marks.
Massages with cocoa butter tone the skin, facilitate the removal of toxins from the body and support the release of subcutaneous fat. For this reason, cocoa butter is often present in natural products in the fight against cellulite.