How to Use Cocoa Butter for Skin

Apply cocoa butter to damp skin, focusing on dry areas like elbows and knees, then massage until absorbed.

Cocoa butter is maintenance, not magic - it prevents dryness better than it fixes damage, so consistency matters more than quantity.

1. Choose the right time. Apply cocoa butter right after showering while your skin is still damp. The moisture helps the butter spread more easily and locks in hydration.
2. Warm it up. Scoop a small amount and warm it between your palms until it softens. Cold cocoa butter is hard to spread and can tug at your skin.
3. Apply to problem areas first. Start with the driest spots like elbows, knees, and heels. These areas need the most intensive moisture and benefit most from cocoa butter's thick consistency.
4. Work in thin layers. Massage in circular motions using light pressure. Build up coverage gradually rather than applying one thick layer that sits on the surface.