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23. Cacao Butter โกโก้บัตเตอร์
ตัวนี้เป็นบัตเตอร์ตัวเดียวกับที่อยู่ในช็อคโกแลต เพราะมันสกัดมาจากเมล็ดโกโก้ค่ะ ส่วนที่นิยมนำมาใช้ จะเป็นแบบที่เรียกว่า Refined Cacao Butter คือแบบที่สกัดสีและกลิ่นออกไปแล้วค่ะ เหลือแต่ก้อนบัตเตอร์แข็งๆ (ตัวนี้จัดว่าแข็งมาก ไม่ละลายง่ายๆ ในอุณหภูมิห้อง) ไม่เหมาะสำหรับการนำมา DIY ด้วยตัวเอง (โดยไม่มีสารเคมีอื่นๆ ช่วย) เพราะความที่มันแข็งมาก เลยไม่สามารถละลายได้แม้ทาผิว จำเป็นต้องใช้อย่างอื่นช่วยค่ะ
นิยมเป็นส่วนผสมของผลิตภัณฑ์เครื่องสำอางค์บำรุงผิวบนร่างกาย ช่วยไม่ให้ผิวแห้งกร้านและปรับสภาพให้ผิวมีความยืดหยุ่นที่ดีขึ้น
ในครีมทาท้องป้องกันผิวแตกลายในคุณแม่ที่ตั้งครรภ์ นิยมใช้ตัวนี้เป็นส่วนผสม เพราะมีคุณสมบัติในการปรับสภาพผิวให้ยืดหยุ่นดีค่ะ
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter is a solid, off-white butter that is extracted from the beans of the Theobroma Cacao plant. this oil is known to cause irritation in some individuals. produces a hard bar with a stable lather. is very conditioning making it good for eczema, dermatitiis, stretch marks. creates a barrier between your skin and the sometimes harsh environment, keeping the moisture in your skin where it belongs. isn't easily absorbed by the skin so a soap formula requires the use of an unsaturated fat like olive oil.
Cocoa was named Theobroma and means 'food of the gods'. Cocoa Butter is becoming increasingly popular in the natural bodycare and cosmetic industries for good reason. It has been used for centuries in Africa for its moisturizing and healing properties, where it has been used to protect and condition skin which has been damaged by the sun and wind.
Benefits Cocoa Butter contains natural antioxidants that give it a long shelf life of over 3 years. It is naturally rich in Vitamin E as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Cocoa Butter also contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits the production of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of both dermatitis and asthma. For centuries pregnant women have used Cocoa Butter formulations to prevent and treat stretch marks, but this pleasant-smelling substance is added to countless other topical preparations. Lotions and oils containing Cocoa Butter are often used in aromatherapy massage to promote relaxation and the feeling of well-being. Research indicates that massaging the skin with Cocoa Butter may help relieve stress, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer. This is because Cocoa Butter, like chocolate, contains a lot of CMP and there is some evidence that the CMP in Cocoa Butter may also help prevent heart disease and ease arthritic symptoms. Cocoa Butter is mainly used is a thickening agent and is a common ingredient in lipsticks, soaps and emollient creams. It is also a folk remedy for burns, cough, dry lips, fever, malaria, rheumatism, snakebite and wounds. It is reported to be antiseptic and diuretic.
Cocoa Butter has a melting point at human body temperature, is edible and nutritious, all of which present many industrial uses. Cocoa Butter is a superb moisturizer which slows down moisture loss. Cocoa Butter is known for its hydrating effects, Cocoa Butter is also gentle on the skin and has a pleasing aroma. Cocoa Butter is excellent when used on dry skin or on wrinkles. Cocoa Butter's emollient properties are great in soap making and lotions. Cocoa Butter is hard at room temperature. Cocoa Butter is mainly used as a thickening agent and is a common ingredient in lipsticks, soaps and emollient creams. Cocoa Butter is easily absorbs into the skin and imparts sheen.
Extraction Methods The four major West African cocoa producers are the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon. The Ivory Coast produces about 43 percent of the world's cocoa, and the next largest producer is Ghana with about 14 percent of the world's output. Nigeria is one of the smallest and produces about 6 percent of the world's cocoa. Outside of West Africa, the major producers of cocoa are Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. After cocoa beans have been received at the processing location, they are inspected and thoroughly cleaned of all extraneous matter, such as sticks, stones, and metal fragments, as well as broken beans. Once the beans are cleaned they are roasted and then ground into a paste. The heat generated by this process causes the Cocoa Butter in the nib to melt, hence the name cocoa liquor. Chocolate liquor destined for processing into Cocoa Butter is refined to a very small particle size because it is easier to reduce the particle size early when the butter is still present. A smaller particle size makes butter extraction easier.
Using Cocoa Butter Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable, highly concentrated natural fats known, and melts at body temperature so that it is readily absorbed into the skin. Since Cocoa Butter absorbs so quickly, it immediately relieves dry and irritated skin. There are many different uses for Cocoa Butter, below are some of the ways in which Cocoa Butter may be used:
Add a spoonful to your bath water for a luxurious and healing experience. Especially helpful for those with dry or itchy skin, or sore muscles. Try adding Lavender or Chamomile essential oil as well, or an herbal infusion made from soothing herbs. In massage, Cocoa Butter is beneficial for overexerted muscles or for dry skin. In soaps, Cocoa Butter has a conditioning effect that adds a good lather. Try incorporating Cocoa Butter into your handmade soap recipes. Use during pregnancy to keep the skin supple, and to prevent stretch marks. It may also be used after giving birth to reduce stretch marks.
Precautions Those with serious or persistent skin problems, such as eczema, should consult a physician before using Cocoa Butter. Cocoa Butter is often mistakenly used by people to expedite a suntan and while it will enhance a natural tan, it does not have a sun protection factor (SPF). To prevent the harmful effects of the sun, use a suntan lotion with an SPF of at least 15 that contains Cocoa Butter. Not recommended by those with nut allergies.
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