Kokum Butter

Kokum butter is a hard butter, which is Typical soft in color, and which is extracted from the fruit kernel of the “garcinia” tree. The botanical name of this butter is “Garcinia Indica”. The method of extraction used for this butter is expeller pressed. This butter is non-greasy in nature that gets absorbed quickly into the skin. It is highly recommended not to use Kokum butter for stand-alone applications, rather use it as a substitute for cocoa butter. In order to prevent this butter from melting down, it is advised to store it in a cool, dark place.

Uses of kokum butter:-                        

1.It is an excellent emollient and contains high oxidative stability. Because of this, it serves as a major component in all kinds of cosmetic formulations.
2.It is rich in Vitamin E. It provides deep moisturization to dry, cracked skin by making it soft and supple.
3.Kokum butter applied in conjunction with body creams or oils helps in skin regeneration. It enhances skin elasticity and suppleness.
4.It contains loads of antioxidants that help in healing the skin ulcerations on hands, lips, and soles of feet.
5.Kokum butter is non-comedogenic in nature; it doesn’t block the skin pores and lets the skin breathe. Moreover, its thick and hard form helps in creating excellent cream emulsions.
6.It contains essential fatty acid which accelerates cell oxygenation and provides much-needed nutrients to the dead, damaged skin tissues.

Constituents:            

The main constituent of Kokum butter is stearic-oleic-stearic (SOS) triglycerides. It also contains 60-65% of saturated fatty acid.

Blends with:

It blends well with essential oils and other vegetable oils.

Quality Assurance:

It is extracted from the fruit of the garcinia tree by expeller pressing methods. We conduct the extraction only at the proper harvesting times in order to capture the purest and highest quality essence of the butter.