Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
INCI: THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT
CAS 84649-99-0 EC 283-480-6 / -
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL3000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
no-sccs-opinionno-cir-monographread-across-safetyno-llna-datano-hript-datatheobromine-content-assess-separatelydermal-absorption-default-onlyfda_food_additive
Verdict
Permitted in EU (not listed in Annexes II-VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; no concentration restrictions). Not restricted by FDA under MoCRA. CIR reviewed cocoa seed butter and constituent methylxanthines separately, concluding caffeine and theobromine are safe in cosmetics at present use levels. No dedicated CIR monograph for the seed extract itself.
US Note
No FDA restriction. CIR assessed constituent methylxanthines (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline) in 2024 -- all found safe in cosmetics at present concentrations. No dedicated CIR monograph exists for Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract itself; CIR reviewed cocoa seed butter separately.
Assessment
Ratings
Reference