Cocoa butter is also rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals. These substances may improve blood flow to the skin and slow skin aging by protecting against damage from the sun's harmful UV rays. One common use of cocoa butter is to smooth scars, wrinkles, and other marks on the skin.

Cocoa butter is a triglyceride fat that's extracted from cocoa beans and used in many cosmetics, including moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and lip products. It has many properties that make it useful in cosmetics, including: 

Skin conditioning

Cocoa butter's fatty acids help retain water, making it good for dry skin and chapped lips. 

Skin protection

Cocoa butter can temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and chapped or cracked skin and lips. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that may help protect skin cells from damage that leads to signs of aging. 

Natural fragrance

Cocoa butter has a natural fragrance. 

Smoothing

Cocoa butter can be used to smooth scars, wrinkles, and other marks on the skin. 

Preventing stretch marks

Some women believe that cocoa butter creams and lotions can be used during and after pregnancy to prevent and minimize the appearance of stretch marks. 

Relieving rashes

Cocoa butter products are often formulated for rashes and psoriasis, such as eczema and dermatitis. 

You can also use pure cocoa butter directly on your skin by melting it in hot water, cooling it to room temperature, and applying it directly or mixing it with oils like almond or coconut. You can also blend cocoa butter with essential oils for a customized skincare concoction.