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Kokum Butter

Kokum Butter

Price range: $9.95 through $58.00 USD

INCI: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Class: Hard Butter

Kokum Butter is a hard, natural plant butter obtained from the fruit seeds of the Kokum tree (Garcinia indica), native to India’s lush Western Ghats. After refinement, it appears as a white to off-white butter with a mild to nearly nonexistent odor, making it an excellent choice for formulations where a neutral base is required.

With its smooth, dense texture, Kokum Butter is highly valued in cosmetic and toiletry applications, offering richness and structure without greasiness. It is a suitable replacement for refined, deodorized cocoa butter, providing a more stable and lightweight alternative that blends effortlessly into a wide range of formulations.

Rich in stearic, oleic, and linoleic fatty acids, Kokum Butter helps to promote skin elasticity, prevent dryness, and restore damaged skin. Its fast-absorbing yet deeply nourishing profile makes it an excellent addition to skincare, body care, lip care, and hair care products, while its natural oxidative stability enhances the shelf life of formulations.

  • Hard, refined butter with smooth, dense texture and neutral scent

  • Promotes skin elasticity and helps restore damaged or dry skin

  • Provides long-lasting hydration without heaviness or greasiness

  • Acts as a sustainable alternative to refined cocoa butter

  • Stable and versatile for a wide range of cosmetic applications

  • Appearance: White to off-white solid butter

  • Odor: Mild to neutral

  • Texture: Smooth, dense, hard

  • Melting Point: ~38–40°C

  • Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and fats

  • Stability: Excellent oxidative stability, extends product shelf life

  • Usage Rate: Typically 1–10% in creams and lotions; up to 100% in balms and butters

  • Processing: Melt gently in the oil phase at ~70°C. Avoid overheating to preserve quality.

  • Pairing Suggestions: Works well with lighter emollients (such as jojoba oil, almond oil, or fractionated coconut oil) to balance its firmness and enhance spreadability.

  • Stability Tip: Blend with other butters (shea, mango) or natural waxes for improved texture and stability in solid formulations.

  • Best For: Rich, yet non-greasy products that need structure—ideal for lip balms, body butters, lotion bars, and restorative creams.

  • Moisturizers & Creams – for lightweight, lasting hydration

  • Lip Balms & Butters – adds density, conditioning, and protection

  • Body Butters & Solid Lotions – improves structure and richness

  • Soaps & Cleansers – boosts hardness and creates creamy lather

  • Hair Care – conditions, softens, and prevents dryness

Safety data sheet
COA #152

INCI: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Solubility: Lipophilic

Safety data sheet
COA #152
Safety data sheet
COA #152

INCI: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Solubility: Lipophilic

  • INCI Name: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

  • Appearance: White to off-white solid butter

  • Odor: Mild to neutral

  • Texture: Smooth, dense, hard

  • Melting Point: ~38–40°C

  • Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and fats

  • Stability: Excellent oxidative stability, extends product shelf life

  • Usage Rate: 1–10% in creams and lotions; up to 100% in balms and butters

  • Processing: Add to the oil phase and melt gently (~70°C); avoid overheating

  • Applications: Creams, lotions, lip balms, body butters, lotion bars, soaps, hair conditioners

  • Formulation Tips:

    • Pair with lighter emollients (jojoba, almond, fractionated coconut) for softer texture

    • Blend with shea, mango butter, or waxes for improved stability in solid products

    • Ideal for rich, non-greasy formulations needing structure and long-lasting hydration

    • Can be used as a 1:1 swap for cocoa butter

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