Cupuaçu vegetable butter (Theobroma grandiflorum) – HBV Butters

Cupuaçu, vegetable butter – HBV Oils and Butters

Amazonian butter, moisturizing, firming and ultra-protective for skin and hair

Cupuaçu butter HBV is obtained by mechanically pressing the seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum , then filtered. This vegetable butter from Amazonian biodiversity is known for its exceptional water retention capacity: it can absorb up to 4 times its weight in water, acting as a natural moisturizing agent.

Rich in oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids, phytosterols and polyphenols, it restores the skin barrier, improves skin elasticity, and protects hair from drying out. It blends easily into formulations while providing a soft, non-greasy, and sensorially pleasant texture. It is highly valued in moisturizing, restorative, and anti-aging cosmetics.

Skin type: Dry, reactive, mature skin – Curly, dry, colored or sensitized hair

Main uses

• Intensive moisturizing treatment for face and body
• Hair care for devitalized or unruly hair
• Skin protection products (winter, cold, wind)
• Professional or artisanal cosmetic formulations

Features :

• INCI: Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
• Botanical name: Theobroma grandiflorum
• Geographic origin: Brazil (Amazon)
• Production process: Cold pressing, filtration – sometimes slightly deodorized (depending on batches)
• Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow butter, melting, creamy texture, sweet and vegetal odor
• Quality: Cosmetic, pure, unmixed

Packaging and product information

• Packaging: PE pots, nuggets or blocks according to weight: 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg – Large formats on request
• Storage: Store in a dry place away from heat, light and humidity. Ideal temperature: 15–22°C.

Precautions for use

Cosmetic use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions for use

• Use neat on dry or cracked areas
• Incorporate into moisturizers, body lotions, whipped butters
• Integrated into your hair masks or serums to provide softness and shine
• Perfect for solid cosmetics: massage bars, balms, sticks

Examples of use

• Facial moisturizer: 30% cupuaçu, 30% grape seed oil, 30% hydrosol, 10% vegetable emulsifier
• Sheathing hair mask: 40% cupuaçu, 30% castor oil, 30% aloe vera
• Restorative Winter Balm: 60% cupuaçu, 25% shea butter, 15% macadamia oil

📚 Additional information

• 📄 Consult the FAQ dedicated to vegetable butters

For your information

Cupuaçu is a key ingredient in Amazonian cosmetics. Highly prized in professional formulations for its velvety texture and moisturizing properties, it is also a great plant-based alternative to synthetic hydrophilic agents.