GNPS - INCORPORATING GLYCOLIC EXTRACT OF COCOA BEAN (THEOBROMA CACAO L.) IN MICROEMULSIONS AND EMULGELS INTENDED FOR SKINCARE

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) beans contain high levels of polyphenols, methylxanthines, and other bioactive. The synergistic interactions between flavonoids and methylxanthines are also unclear and need further study, so the contribution of these bioactive towards health benefits should be considered, and it includes the development of products intended for skincare.