Kokum butter

INCI Name:

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Description:

Kokum Butter is a highly stable, refined vegetable butter extracted from the seeds of the Garcinia indica tree, native to India. It is naturally hard at room temperature and melts slightly on contact with skin, making it an excellent ingredient in body butters, lotions, and balms. Unlike shea or cocoa butter, kokum is non-greasy and easily absorbed.

Function:

Emollient, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent, stabilizer in emulsions

Benefits:

• Deeply moisturizes dry and damaged skin
• Restores skin elasticity and barrier function
• Non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores
• Helps heal cracked heels, lips, and hands
• Ideal for sensitive, inflamed, or irritated skin
• Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants

Recommended Usage Rate:

1% – 10% in creams and lotions

Up to 100% in balms and body butters

Solubility:

Oil-soluble

Compatibility:

Compatible with most oils, butters, and emulsifiers. Avoid direct addition to water-based systems without emulsifiers.

pH Range:

Not applicable (used in anhydrous or emulsified systems)

Appearance:

Hard, off-white solid butter with mild to no scent

Country of Origin:

India

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed. Avoid exposure to heat and direct sunlight.

Caution:

For external use only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.