Botanical Name: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Country of Origin: India
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed and refined
Plant part: Seeds
Type of agriculture: Conventional
Features: Renowned for its exceptional stability, this solid-at-room-temperature yet skin-melting butter is a coveted ingredient among cosmetic formulators, providing optimal emollient benefits with its high triglyceride composition. Ideal for body butters, it not only pampers your skin with luxurious hydration, but can also offer relief from irritation, making it a must-have for soothing your body and scalp.
Properties/Benefits: Kokum Butter Refined boasts a rich composition primarily characterised by its notable content of stearic and oleic acids, with up to 80% stearic-oleic-stearic triglycerides. These compounds contribute to the butter's exceptional stability and emollient prowess, ensuring it remains solid at room temperature yet effortlessly melts upon skin contact. The stearic acid assists at offering a protective barrier, sealing in moisture and shielding the skin from environmental stressors, while the oleic acid helps to provide deep hydration and suppleness. This unique combination makes Kokum butter an ideal ingredient for crafting skin-loving formulations that deliver long-lasting moisturisation and skin barrier support, ultimately nurturing the skin to a renewed state of health and comfort.
Fatty Acid Profile:
Appearance: Soft, off-white to light yellow butter
Texture: Kokum Butter Refined typically has a smooth and creamy texture that feels rich and luxurious. It is often described as easy to spread and work with, making it a popular choice for various skincare formulations.
Common Uses:
Did you know? The kokum tree (Garcinia indica) stands out for its extraordinary adaptation to dry conditions in the Western Ghats of India. Unlike typical trees, it sheds its leaves during droughts, an uncommon strategy that minimises water loss through transpiration and aids in water conservation. This unique feature allows the kokum tree to endure arid environments by strategically conserving moisture, showcasing its remarkable ability to thrive in the face of adversity.
Suggested Storage: Store at temperature <20°C in closed contains and protected from direct sunlight
100% true to the Botanical Name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free, Non-Nanoparticle, Plastic Bead Free
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