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Kokum Butter
Kokum Butter is a highly nourishing and moisturizing butter derived from the seeds of the Garcinia indica tree. It has a firm texture but melts upon contact with the skin, making it easy to apply and absorb.
Description
Kokum Butter
Kokum Butter is a highly nourishing and moisturizing butter derived from the seeds of the Garcinia indica tree. It deeply hydrates the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and supple. With its regenerative properties, Kokum Butter aids in healing dry, damaged, or cracked skin while soothing and calming skin irritations. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types. Kokum Butter enhances skin elasticity, minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks. It forms a protective barrier on the skin, defending against environmental damage and preventing moisture loss. Additionally, it helps smooth rough patches, promoting a more even and refined complexion. Kokum Butter is a valuable ingredient in skincare products, providing intense hydration, improving skin texture, and supporting overall skin health.
Benefits of Kokum Butter
Regenerative Properties
Moisturization
Enhances Skin Elasticity
Non-Comedogenic
Usage
Follow these simple instructions for best results:
- Usage in Cosmetic Formulations: Use at from 0.5 to 10%
- Use In: Lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, and makeup products.
- Add to the melt phase of formulations.
- Melting Point: 86° - 104°F
- Specific Gravity: 0.89
Additional Notes
These are only suggested usage rates. Each formulation is different and you must test in small batches to find the percentages that work best for you. Always start by mixing in a low percentage, then gradually add until you reach your desired result.
Use this batch calculator to help you determine exactly how much you need to use of this ingredient for your next batch.
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Ingredients
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Technical
Product Profile
Physical characteristics and solubility
Crumbly Solid Fat
Opaque
Pale White to Yellow
No (insoluble)
Neutral
32 – 40°C (90 – 104°F)
0.90 – 0.93 g/mL @ 20°C
Ingredients
Common and INCI names for your product label
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Kokum Butter
This is a single-ingredient carrier butter (a natural triglyceride/diglyceride/monoglyceride blend) — no preservative system to declare. The copy button copies the INCI declaration.
Storage & Shelf Life
How to keep this butter stable batch to batch
Airtight container, room temperature
1 Year
Keep It Sealed and Dry
Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry area protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.
Store Away From Heat
Keep away from heat sources and direct light to slow oxidation.
Use Clean Tools
When measuring or transferring product, use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination. Avoid reaching in with bare hands.
Test Before Scaling
Run a small batch first to confirm texture and stability in your specific formulation before committing to a full production run.
Quality & Compliance
Regulatory status at a glance
Not Classified
Non-irritant; not a sensitizer
> 250°C (non-flammable in normal use)
Readily biodegradable
Disclaimer: The technical specifications above reflect standard production values and may vary slightly between batches. Always conduct your own small-batch testing and stability studies before scaling up to production.
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