Cocoa Butter

	Our unrefined Cocoa Butter is extracted from hand-selected cocoa beans harvested from Ghana, West Africa. Traditionally processed to retain all its amazing properties and health benefits. Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids, which is why it's often used for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin it forms a protective barrier over the skin that holds in moisture and leaves the skin nourished. THE STORY OF GHANA'S COCOA Ghana is the second-largest producer of Cocoa in the world, contributing over 20% of the cocoa that goes around the world. Not only known for its capacity but also high quality. It's incredible to know that a single gram of cocoa butter from Ghana, is the products of hundreds of farmers and families altogether. Before the cocoa butter is extracted from the beans, farmers take it through a drying process picking process before sending their harvest to the government boards that collect all the cocoa produced in the country by independent farmers. From there the government sorts them and puts them on the market for sale. As each sack travels within the country and later around the world in forms of cocoa butter, cocoa butter, cocoa oil etc. With these products processed into final products such as chocolate bars, cookies, luxury cosmetics, all-natural brands and more, It holds the pride of each farmer whose hard work makes the worlds cocoa products. Cocoa butter comes from the cacao bean found inside the cocoa pod, which grows on the cacao tree. A pod usually has 30 to 40 cocoa seeds inside its gourd-like body. Cocoa has a history since the time of the Aztecs and chocolate making And has over the years become a go-to cosmetic raw material for a Read More Our unrefined Cocoa Butter is extracted from hand-selected cocoa beans harvested from Ghana, West Africa. Traditionally processed to retain all its amazing properties and health benefits. Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids, which is why it's often used for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin it forms a protective barrier over the skin that holds in moisture and leaves the skin nourished. THE STORY OF GHANA'S COCOA Ghana is the second-largest producer of Cocoa in the world, contributing over 20% of the cocoa that goes around the world. Not only known for its capacity but also high quality. It's incredible to know that a single gram of cocoa butter from Ghana, is the products of hundreds of farmers and families altogether. Before the cocoa butter is extracted from the beans, farmers take it through a drying process picking process before sending their harvest to the government boards that collect all the cocoa produced in the country by independent farmers. From there the government sorts them and puts them on the market for sale. As each sack travels within the country and later around the world in forms of cocoa butter, cocoa butter, cocoa oil etc. With these products processed into final products such as chocolate bars, cookies, luxury cosmetics, all-natural brands and more, It holds the pride of each farmer whose hard work makes the worlds cocoa products. Cocoa butter comes from the cacao bean found inside the cocoa pod, which grows on the cacao tree. A pod usually has 30 to 40 cocoa seeds inside its gourd-like body. Cocoa has a history since the time of the Aztecs and chocolate making And has over the years become a go-to cosmetic raw material for a lot of skin types. To make cocoa butter, cocoa beans are extracted out of the cocoa pod and put in batches of plantain leaves for fermentation. Days later the fermented beans are taken out to dry. It is this traditional drying and fermentation process of the beans that they gain the sweet chocolatey aroma and incredible shelf life of between 2 to 5 years. The cocoa butter is then roasted, stripped and pressed to separate the fat that is cocoa butter. The remnants are then processed into cocoa powder. Benefits Of Cocoa Butter Cocoa Butter is a high quality yet cost-effective way to maintain the natural beauty and glow of your skin. It also has proven results and years of history of solving several skin issues. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and with regular use, it can be used to, - Smoothen skin - Treating dry lips - Increase skin elasticity - Reducing the appearance of stretch marks and scars - Polish the hair - and shiny hair - Repair torn skin tissues and tones the skin - Softens skinRead Less Store Name: Awos African Market, Accra, Ghana Store Description: Awo's African Market promotes African excellence through the curation of authentic African goods. Our market is home for unique pieces, handmade Read More Awo's African Market promotes African excellence through the curation of authentic African goods. Our market is home for unique pieces, handmade and produced in Africa by brilliant artisans and creators from around the continent. Each piece is carefully selected to showcase our vibrant and alluring Hide Shipping Policy Return Policy Contact Store