Originating in the humid tropical forests of central America, the cocoa tree was named ‘Theobrama’ (food of the gods) by Linné, an allusion to its traditional use, sacred to the Pre-Colombian people (the Aztecs and Mayas). Afterwards, cocoa beans served as money in central America and were used to pay taxes. In 1527, Hernan Cortes introduced them into the Spanish court. In 1615, princess Anne of Austria, the Spanish Infanta, married Louis XIII, bringing chocolate with her for the French court to discover. Producing chocolate is a long and complicated process. Once dried, the beans become a cocoa paste which contains cocoa butter and dry cocoa solids, the precious matter of cocoa powder. Cocoa is deemed a superfood with more than 300 different substances identified. It contains high levels of magnesium and is also rich in vitamins and minerals, and considered an excellent food-based antioxidant.
Skincare benefits of Organic cocoa extract
In cosmetics, organic cocoa extract has a significant antioxidant effect. It promotes the synthesis of collagen and fibrillin-1, giving it anti-ageing, firming and elasticity-boosting properties. It also has a soothing action and helps maintain overall hydration in the skin by stimulating hyaluronic acid production.
Responsible sourcing
Our organic cocoa comes from Sierra Leone. A long-term partnership was established in 2015, allowing several thousand small growers to receive a bonus for their organic cocoa and make a good living from their work. Today, the network supports three projects: training of growers (Farmer Field Schools), protecting children, and agro-forestry to help prevent deforestation. On-site, dedicated coordinators invest in quality and training, guaranteeing the traceability of each bag of cocoa beans and by ensuring transportation to factories where the beans are processed.
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