Description

Kokum Butter – The Luxurious, Non-Greasy Butter That Loves Your Skin & Hair

Meet Kokum Butter, one of the most luxurious and stable natural butters in cosmetic formulation. Extracted from the fruit kernels of the Garcinia indica tree (native to India), Kokum Butter is prized for its rich essential fatty acid profile, high vitamin E content, and remarkable oxidative stability.

Unlike heavier butters, Kokum melts gently on contact with skin, offering deep moisturization without greasiness,  perfect for lotions, balms, and creams that need a silky, non-oily finish. Its triglyceride structure (up to 80% stearic-oleic-stearic) helps lock in hydration and reinforces the skin barrier, making it a top choice for dry, inflamed, or mature skin formulations.

Technical Data:

• INCI: Garcinia indica (Kokum) Butter
• Appearance: White to off-white, soft-brittle butter with mild to neutral odor
• Country of Origin: India
• Usage Rate: 2–100% (ideal for creams, balms, scrubs, masks, soaps, and body butters)
• Solubility: Oil
• Melting Point: 38–40 °C
• Pro Tip: Warm gently in a bain-marie to preserve nutrients before blending into your formulations.

Why Formulators Love Kokum Butter:

• Intensely nourishes and soothes damaged or irritated skin

• Promotes barrier repair and long-lasting hydration

• Provides a rich, soft texture without heaviness

• Adds natural thickness and emulsion stability to formulations

• Excellent for dry, brittle, or chemically treated hair,  adds softness without buildup

• Highly stable with extended shelf life and oxidation resistance

Common Uses & Benefits:

• Skin Care: Deep moisturizer for lotions, body butters, salves, and creams

• Hair Care: Strengthens and nourishes hair without greasiness

• Lip Care: Ideal for balms and solid moisturizers

• Stabilizer: Improves texture, consistency, and stability in emulsions

• Anti-Aging: Helps prevent dryness and premature wrinkles

• Replacement for Cocoa Butter: More stable and less greasy, with a neutral scent

When blended with other exotic butters like Cupuacu Butter or Cocoa Butter, Kokum Butter creates beautifully brittle-textured balms and salves with a smooth, gel-like glide,  perfect for artisan body care.

Formulation Inspiration:

Try this blend:

• 10% Kokum Butter

• 10% Cupuacu Butter

• 80% of your favorite carrier oils

You’ll get a smooth, nutrient-rich salve with a soft, glossy finish that melts effortlessly on skin.

Storage & Handling:

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or refrigerator. Kokum Butter may appear dry or flaky, this is completely natural and doesn’t indicate spoilage.

Related Ingredients You Might Love:

• Cupuacu Butter – deeply hydrating with high water retention

• Cocoa Butter – classic emollient with a warm, chocolate aroma

• Illipe Nut Butter – rich in vitamins A & E for skin nourishment

• Mango Butter – lightweight butter for soft, supple skin.

Disclaimer:

This is a cosmetic-grade raw material intended for external use only. Not for ingestion. Product color and texture may vary due to the natural origin of ingredients. Always conduct small-batch tests before full-scale production.

At Skin Foodie, we source only premium-quality butters and oils to help you craft safe, luxurious formulations that pamper skin and hair naturally.