Cocoa butter is a vegetable fat that is extracted from cocoa beans. It has a pale yellow or ivory color and a mild, nutty flavor. Cocoa butter is used in various food products such as chocolate, confectionery, baking, and ice cream. In addition to its culinary uses, it also has several cosmetic applications including skin moisturizers, massage oils, and lip balms due to its emollient properties that help soften and soothe the skin.