The skin is the body's largest organ. It lives and breathes. What's more, what we put on our skin's surface (the epidermis, i.e the outermost layer) also absorbs into the skin and either softens it, or it deprives it of much needed moisture -- thereby leading to dry, ashy skin. Thus, CHOKOLOT butters were specifically created to properly care for ethnic skin in a way that honors its complexity, while giving it the very best ingredients that Mother Nature has to offer. Our ingredients read like a “Who’s Who” of holistic rock stars. Each ingredient serves a purpose and was thoughtfully picked to pamper and empower your ethnic skin! Best of all, the ingredients that we use are simple ingredients that are often found right in your pantry, or at your local health food store. We merely take Mother Nature's gifts and serve them in a way that offers your skin a super healthy, purposeful meal -- not to mention the fact that our butters are undeniably delicious. That's why CHOKOLOT has become the "go to butter" for dry, ashy, ethnic skin!
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BUTTER INGREDIENTS: Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe Barbadensis), Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Olive Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba), Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Alpha -Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Babassu Oil, Kokum Butter, Mango Butter (Mangifera Indica), Marshmallow Root Powder (Althea Officinalis), Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Yerba Protein, Manuka Honey, Macadamia Oil (Macadamia Ternifolia), Kukui Oil (Aleurites Moluccana), Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera), Bamboo Extract (Bambusa Vulgaris), Alfalfa Extract, Broccoli Seed Oil, Calendula Oil (Calendula Officinalis), Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis), Flax Seed Oil (Linum Usitatissimum i.e. Linseed Seed Oil), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ester C, Hemp Seed Oil, Comfrey Root Powder (Symphytum Officinale), Echinacea (Echinacea Purpurea), Fennel Seed Extract (Foeniculum Vulgare), Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis), Red Plam Oil, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D-3), Sorbic Acid (Natural Preservative), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Carrot Oil, Rosehip Oil (Rosa mosqueta), Neem Leaf Powder (Azadirachta indica), Rosemary Oleoresin, Grapefruit Seed Extract and 1% Fragrance.
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Alpha - Tocopherol – Aka Vitamin E is a natural skin soother, healer and protector. It is superb for skin softening and to even skin tone.
Aloe Vera Extract - Aloe Barbadensis. This liquid extract is reputed as an emollient, skin conditioning agent, external analgesic, and humectant.
Apricot Oil - Persic Oil the oil of apricot is extracted from the flesh of the inner seed. It is also known as persic oil. This oil is very similar in its rich, emollient properties to almond oil. Apricot Oil is an excellent humectant with its natural softening, hydrating, and conditioning properties.
Alfalfa – Alfalfa grass is rich in vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll -- all of which are easily absorbed by the skin.
Allantoin - Derived from comfrey root, allantoin is speeds the healing processes in injured skin.
Ascorbic Acid - Ascorbic Acid (aka Vitamin C) is used as an anti-oxidant and is also revered for improving fine lines, skin tone and elasticity. Also used as a pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent.
Babassu Oil - Babassu oil is a derived from the meat of Brazil nuts. It is prized for the fact that it melts easily into the skin.
Bamboo Extract – Also known as Bamboo Tears, our Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris) Extract is obtained from the bamboo tabashi stems. It is collected in the form of an exudate (a thick liquid). It is an excellent source of silica. Silica is required by the body for optimal health. It enhances the function of iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and boron. It also restores elasticity and suppleness to the tissues of the body.
Broccoli Seed Oil - This is a highly absorbent oil that is full of fatty acids. When applied to oil, it sinks in quickly and leaves a lasting sheen.
Calendula Oil - Calendula officinalis. An infused oil of calendula petals in sweet almond oil. Calendula is said to be healing and helpful for conditions like acne, eczema.
Carrot Oil - Carrot Oil a thick orange colored oil that is rich in beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C. It is highly effectively against dry, mature skin. Carrot Oil is also excellent for the prevention and treatment of wrinkles, sagging skin, stretch marks, sun damage, roseacea, and under eye swelling. It is an extremely nourishing moisturizer that helps repair damaged skin cells and rebuild cell tissue.
Castor Oil - Ricinus communis. Sometimes called Palm Christi, Castor Oil is derived from the Castor Bean and is used as a superb humectant and skin softener.
Cholecalciferol - aka Vitamin D-3 is widely celebrated for reducing scaring and keloiding in ethnic skin. It is also excellent for keeping the skin balanced, and helping it to retain moisture while warding off flaking.
Cocoa Butter - Theobroma cacao. A natural fat that is derived from the cocoa bean. It is widely celebrated for its natural chocolate scent. It is also an unmatched skin conditioner and natural moisturizer. We use only fair trade cocoa butter and organic cocoa butter.
Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera. Coconut Oil is derived from dried coconut meat. It is ideal as a natural emollient for ethnic skin.
Comfrey Root Powder - Symphytum officinale Comfrey root has long been used medicinally and is valued for its healing properties. Similar to marshmallow in it's emollient properties.
Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida. Echinacea is widely celebrated for its healing properties. It improves skin texture and tone and provides a nutritive defense against environmental toxins. We use only Echinacea purpurea, which is believed to be the most potent form available.
Essential Oils – Our essential oils are 100% pure steam distilled oils that are processed from freshly harvested material within clean distilleries. Because of our careful and 100% natural processing method, we are able to render unsurpassable fragrances, that are so exceptionally potent that they have become the base of what we have labeled our “fragrance oils”. For clarification of “fragrance oils,” please see definition.
Ester C – a superior form of Vitamin C that contains naturally occurring metabolites. Its manufacturing process neutralizes the pH balance in Vitamin C, thereby making Ester C more potent in skin preparations. We utilize this exemplary form of Vitamin C, because is offers excellent source of antioxidants and healing.
Evening Primrose Oil - Oenothera biennis. A natural moisturizer that is high in GLA - Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6).
Fennel Seed Extract – Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Seed. Fennel seed powder is a skin toner.
Flaxseed Oil - Linum usitatissimum (Flax) Seed. Flax seeds are high in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. We use them for their mucilage. The mucilage is soothing and softening to the skin. Flaxseed Oil (aka Linseed Oil) is also excellent for inflamed skin, boils, wounds, and arthritic pain.
Fragrance Essential Oils - Fragrance essential oils are a combination of handcrafted and natural fragrances oils. Our Fragrance Essential Oils are a 99% natural blend that does not contain formaldehyde, silicone, phthalates, or petroleum.
Geranium Oil - It is a powerful anti-septic, that is a natural anti-inflammatory component that is wonderful for most skin types.
Ginseng - Ginseng is reported to reduce skin inflammation and heal minor skin ailments.
Glycerin - A natural humectant that oxygenates and revives dry skin.
Grapefruit Seed Extract - Grapefruit Seed Extract is inhibits the growth of bacteria. We use Graprefruit Seed Extract as a nature preservative.
Grapeseed Oil - Vitis vinifera – Grapeseed Oil is an anti-oxidant rich with a rich source of linoleic acid (Omega 6).
Green Coffee Extract – Green Coffee Extract is jam-packed with anti-oxidant that revives stagnant skin cells and speeds nourishment to the skin. The high content of caffeine is also said to aid in busting cellulite pockets beneath the skin.
Hemp Seed Oil - Cannabis sativa - Cold Pressed. Pressed from actual hemp seeds, Hemp Seed Oil contains 76% EFA (essential fatty acids); 18% Omega 3, 58% Omega 6, and 3% GLA. Hemp oil is highly moisturizing and is perfect to care for ethnic skin.
Honey - Honey is a wonderful moisturizing ingredient in natural cosmetics.
Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis. Actually a liquid wax from the seeds of a plant native to the southwestern US. Used widely in skin and hair care products for its indefinite shelf live and chemical similarity to the skin’s natural sebum.
Kokum Butter - Kokum Butter is regarded as a natural moisturizer that aids in the renewal of stressed skin cells.
Kukui Oil - Aleurites moluccana. Kukui Oil hails from Hawaii and is a naturally emollient oil that is reputed for being beneficial in treating eczema, acne and other skin conditions. It is high in fatty acids that are essential to healthy skin. This ingredient is replete with alpha-linolenic acids that are superb for maintaining the skin’s moisture balance.
Macadamia Oil - Macadamia ternifolia - Sometimes called Queensland oil as it is native to Australia. Excellent moisturizing properties and a good source of palmitoleic acid.
Mango Butter - Mangifera indica. A soft solid exotic butter obtained from the kernel of the fruit of the mango tree. It s a wonderful emollient.
Manuka Honey – Manuka Honey hails from New Zealand. It is a natural antibacterial that is known to destroy staphaureus and streptococcus bacteria. In our body butters, it acts as a natural humectant that draws moisture to ethnic skin -- thereby keeping it soft and supple.
Marshmallow Root Powder - Althea officinalis. Marshmallow Root Powder is a soothing compound that works wonders on sensitive skin. It is also an ideal remedy for chapped skin.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Limnanthes alba. Meadowfoam oil is highly regarded as an excellent emollient. It is also high in vitamins and has a moisture profile that makes it a welcome addition to our body butters.
Neem Leaf Powder - Azadirachta indica is an excellent antioxidant that preserves the health of skin.
Olive Oil - (Extra Virgin, Unrefined & Organic) – Derived by pressing certified organic, sun-ripened olives, the Olive Oil in our body butter contains high amounts of Omega 9 mono-saturated fatty acids that are superb for thirsty ethnic skin.
Pantothenic Acid - Aka (Vitamin B5) is a water-soluble that promotes healthy and youthful skin. When used long term, it is said to have restorative properties.
Red Palm Oil - An excellent source of Vitamin A and Tocotrienol (a form of Vitamin E). Red Palm Oil also contains copious amounts of essential fatty acids that contribute to skin elasticity and firmness. It is ideal in skin care use, because it is gentler than most oils that are applied topically to the skin. Plus it keeps skin smooth and supple, without harsh chemicals. We use raw, unrefined, cold-pressed and fairly traded Red Palm Oil.
Rice Bran Oil - Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil. While most rice bran oil on the market are solvent extracted, our bran oil is unrefined and cold pressed. Rice bran oil is particularly high in fatty acids. It has excellent anti-oxidant and sunscreen properties. It is also ideal for mature, delicate or sensitive skin.
Rosehip Oil - Rosa mosqueta. Rosehip Oil is reputed for aiding in the treatment of blemishes and helping to heal and soften scar tissue. It is a superb moisturizer that restores skin' elasticity.
Rosemary Oleoresin - Aka Rosemary Oil Extract is a powerful antioxidant that is essential to caring for and preserving the youthful essence of skin. It is widely compared to Vitamin E in its efficacy and moisture preserving benefits.
Sake – Fermented Rice Wine. Sake increases circulation and body temperature, inducing a purifying sweat to eliminate toxins, while active enzymes soften the skin and even skin tone.
Shea Butter – Butyrospermum parkii. Shea Butter is a staple in most ethnic skincare regimens. It is replete with vitamins and minerals that are perfect for soothing run skin, minor burns and aged or sun weathered skin.
Sorbic Acid - A natural and 100% organic preservative. It is an edible preservative that is used in the preservation of food, but is also excellent to prolong the life of skin care preparations.
Sunflower Oil - Helianthus annus. High in oleic acid, with good stability. It is similar to olive and almond oils.
Wheatgerm Oil - Triticum vulgare. One of the richest natural sources of vitamin E, also a good source of essential fatty acids.
Witch Hazel Distillate - Hammamelis virginiana. Witch hazel distillate is Mother Nature's astringent and it is an ideal toner for most skin types. When added to our body butter is balances the ingredients and adds sheen to moisturize rough skin.
Yerba Protein - (mountain balm/holy herb) Yerba Protein is a natural skin remedy that is said to treat a number of skin infections. It is also perfect to reverse skin dryness due to its natural glyco-proteins.
Aloe Vera Extract - Aloe Barbadensis. This liquid extract is reputed as an emollient, skin conditioning agent, external analgesic, and humectant.
Apricot Oil - Persic Oil the oil of apricot is extracted from the flesh of the inner seed. It is also known as persic oil. This oil is very similar in its rich, emollient properties to almond oil. Apricot Oil is an excellent humectant with its natural softening, hydrating, and conditioning properties.
Alfalfa – Alfalfa grass is rich in vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll -- all of which are easily absorbed by the skin.
Allantoin - Derived from comfrey root, allantoin is speeds the healing processes in injured skin.
Ascorbic Acid - Ascorbic Acid (aka Vitamin C) is used as an anti-oxidant and is also revered for improving fine lines, skin tone and elasticity. Also used as a pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent.
Babassu Oil - Babassu oil is a derived from the meat of Brazil nuts. It is prized for the fact that it melts easily into the skin.
Bamboo Extract – Also known as Bamboo Tears, our Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris) Extract is obtained from the bamboo tabashi stems. It is collected in the form of an exudate (a thick liquid). It is an excellent source of silica. Silica is required by the body for optimal health. It enhances the function of iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and boron. It also restores elasticity and suppleness to the tissues of the body.
Broccoli Seed Oil - This is a highly absorbent oil that is full of fatty acids. When applied to oil, it sinks in quickly and leaves a lasting sheen.
Calendula Oil - Calendula officinalis. An infused oil of calendula petals in sweet almond oil. Calendula is said to be healing and helpful for conditions like acne, eczema.
Carrot Oil - Carrot Oil a thick orange colored oil that is rich in beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C. It is highly effectively against dry, mature skin. Carrot Oil is also excellent for the prevention and treatment of wrinkles, sagging skin, stretch marks, sun damage, roseacea, and under eye swelling. It is an extremely nourishing moisturizer that helps repair damaged skin cells and rebuild cell tissue.
Castor Oil - Ricinus communis. Sometimes called Palm Christi, Castor Oil is derived from the Castor Bean and is used as a superb humectant and skin softener.
Cholecalciferol - aka Vitamin D-3 is widely celebrated for reducing scaring and keloiding in ethnic skin. It is also excellent for keeping the skin balanced, and helping it to retain moisture while warding off flaking.
Cocoa Butter - Theobroma cacao. A natural fat that is derived from the cocoa bean. It is widely celebrated for its natural chocolate scent. It is also an unmatched skin conditioner and natural moisturizer. We use only fair trade cocoa butter and organic cocoa butter.
Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera. Coconut Oil is derived from dried coconut meat. It is ideal as a natural emollient for ethnic skin.
Comfrey Root Powder - Symphytum officinale Comfrey root has long been used medicinally and is valued for its healing properties. Similar to marshmallow in it's emollient properties.
Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida. Echinacea is widely celebrated for its healing properties. It improves skin texture and tone and provides a nutritive defense against environmental toxins. We use only Echinacea purpurea, which is believed to be the most potent form available.
Essential Oils – Our essential oils are 100% pure steam distilled oils that are processed from freshly harvested material within clean distilleries. Because of our careful and 100% natural processing method, we are able to render unsurpassable fragrances, that are so exceptionally potent that they have become the base of what we have labeled our “fragrance oils”. For clarification of “fragrance oils,” please see definition.
Ester C – a superior form of Vitamin C that contains naturally occurring metabolites. Its manufacturing process neutralizes the pH balance in Vitamin C, thereby making Ester C more potent in skin preparations. We utilize this exemplary form of Vitamin C, because is offers excellent source of antioxidants and healing.
Evening Primrose Oil - Oenothera biennis. A natural moisturizer that is high in GLA - Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6).
Fennel Seed Extract – Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Seed. Fennel seed powder is a skin toner.
Flaxseed Oil - Linum usitatissimum (Flax) Seed. Flax seeds are high in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. We use them for their mucilage. The mucilage is soothing and softening to the skin. Flaxseed Oil (aka Linseed Oil) is also excellent for inflamed skin, boils, wounds, and arthritic pain.
Fragrance Essential Oils - Fragrance essential oils are a combination of handcrafted and natural fragrances oils. Our Fragrance Essential Oils are a 99% natural blend that does not contain formaldehyde, silicone, phthalates, or petroleum.
Geranium Oil - It is a powerful anti-septic, that is a natural anti-inflammatory component that is wonderful for most skin types.
Ginseng - Ginseng is reported to reduce skin inflammation and heal minor skin ailments.
Glycerin - A natural humectant that oxygenates and revives dry skin.
Grapefruit Seed Extract - Grapefruit Seed Extract is inhibits the growth of bacteria. We use Graprefruit Seed Extract as a nature preservative.
Grapeseed Oil - Vitis vinifera – Grapeseed Oil is an anti-oxidant rich with a rich source of linoleic acid (Omega 6).
Green Coffee Extract – Green Coffee Extract is jam-packed with anti-oxidant that revives stagnant skin cells and speeds nourishment to the skin. The high content of caffeine is also said to aid in busting cellulite pockets beneath the skin.
Hemp Seed Oil - Cannabis sativa - Cold Pressed. Pressed from actual hemp seeds, Hemp Seed Oil contains 76% EFA (essential fatty acids); 18% Omega 3, 58% Omega 6, and 3% GLA. Hemp oil is highly moisturizing and is perfect to care for ethnic skin.
Honey - Honey is a wonderful moisturizing ingredient in natural cosmetics.
Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis. Actually a liquid wax from the seeds of a plant native to the southwestern US. Used widely in skin and hair care products for its indefinite shelf live and chemical similarity to the skin’s natural sebum.
Kokum Butter - Kokum Butter is regarded as a natural moisturizer that aids in the renewal of stressed skin cells.
Kukui Oil - Aleurites moluccana. Kukui Oil hails from Hawaii and is a naturally emollient oil that is reputed for being beneficial in treating eczema, acne and other skin conditions. It is high in fatty acids that are essential to healthy skin. This ingredient is replete with alpha-linolenic acids that are superb for maintaining the skin’s moisture balance.
Macadamia Oil - Macadamia ternifolia - Sometimes called Queensland oil as it is native to Australia. Excellent moisturizing properties and a good source of palmitoleic acid.
Mango Butter - Mangifera indica. A soft solid exotic butter obtained from the kernel of the fruit of the mango tree. It s a wonderful emollient.
Manuka Honey – Manuka Honey hails from New Zealand. It is a natural antibacterial that is known to destroy staphaureus and streptococcus bacteria. In our body butters, it acts as a natural humectant that draws moisture to ethnic skin -- thereby keeping it soft and supple.
Marshmallow Root Powder - Althea officinalis. Marshmallow Root Powder is a soothing compound that works wonders on sensitive skin. It is also an ideal remedy for chapped skin.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Limnanthes alba. Meadowfoam oil is highly regarded as an excellent emollient. It is also high in vitamins and has a moisture profile that makes it a welcome addition to our body butters.
Neem Leaf Powder - Azadirachta indica is an excellent antioxidant that preserves the health of skin.
Olive Oil - (Extra Virgin, Unrefined & Organic) – Derived by pressing certified organic, sun-ripened olives, the Olive Oil in our body butter contains high amounts of Omega 9 mono-saturated fatty acids that are superb for thirsty ethnic skin.
Pantothenic Acid - Aka (Vitamin B5) is a water-soluble that promotes healthy and youthful skin. When used long term, it is said to have restorative properties.
Red Palm Oil - An excellent source of Vitamin A and Tocotrienol (a form of Vitamin E). Red Palm Oil also contains copious amounts of essential fatty acids that contribute to skin elasticity and firmness. It is ideal in skin care use, because it is gentler than most oils that are applied topically to the skin. Plus it keeps skin smooth and supple, without harsh chemicals. We use raw, unrefined, cold-pressed and fairly traded Red Palm Oil.
Rice Bran Oil - Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil. While most rice bran oil on the market are solvent extracted, our bran oil is unrefined and cold pressed. Rice bran oil is particularly high in fatty acids. It has excellent anti-oxidant and sunscreen properties. It is also ideal for mature, delicate or sensitive skin.
Rosehip Oil - Rosa mosqueta. Rosehip Oil is reputed for aiding in the treatment of blemishes and helping to heal and soften scar tissue. It is a superb moisturizer that restores skin' elasticity.
Rosemary Oleoresin - Aka Rosemary Oil Extract is a powerful antioxidant that is essential to caring for and preserving the youthful essence of skin. It is widely compared to Vitamin E in its efficacy and moisture preserving benefits.
Sake – Fermented Rice Wine. Sake increases circulation and body temperature, inducing a purifying sweat to eliminate toxins, while active enzymes soften the skin and even skin tone.
Shea Butter – Butyrospermum parkii. Shea Butter is a staple in most ethnic skincare regimens. It is replete with vitamins and minerals that are perfect for soothing run skin, minor burns and aged or sun weathered skin.
Sorbic Acid - A natural and 100% organic preservative. It is an edible preservative that is used in the preservation of food, but is also excellent to prolong the life of skin care preparations.
Sunflower Oil - Helianthus annus. High in oleic acid, with good stability. It is similar to olive and almond oils.
Wheatgerm Oil - Triticum vulgare. One of the richest natural sources of vitamin E, also a good source of essential fatty acids.
Witch Hazel Distillate - Hammamelis virginiana. Witch hazel distillate is Mother Nature's astringent and it is an ideal toner for most skin types. When added to our body butter is balances the ingredients and adds sheen to moisturize rough skin.
Yerba Protein - (mountain balm/holy herb) Yerba Protein is a natural skin remedy that is said to treat a number of skin infections. It is also perfect to reverse skin dryness due to its natural glyco-proteins.