Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter (Kokum Butter) is an off-white (refined) solid butter obtained by cold pressing of the fruit kernels of Kokum. Traditionally, Kokum butter is used in culinary and Ayurvedic medicine as a topical astringent for skin ailments, such as dermatitis, rashes, burns, scalds, ulcers, ear infections, and fissures of the lips, hands, and soles.

Kokum is a tropical, solitary evergreen tree found in tropical forests along the Konkan coast of western India. It is a slender tree with sloping branches that reaches 15m in height. The thin bark is lined, and the leaves are oblong. The dark purple edible fruit is round, about 4cm in diameter, with 5-8 seeds.

Due to its high content of stearic and oleic triglycerides, it exhibits exceptional oxidation stability and a melting point close to body temperature (~40ºC), making it an excellent base for cosmetic applications. It is used as a moisturizer that prevents transdermal moisture loss, smooths wrinkles, and softens dry skin.

In lip care applications and decorative cosmetics, it is frequently used as a formulation base. In skin care products, it leaves protective, antioxidant, and nourishing effects, improving elasticity and surface texture. In some systems, it can also be used as an emulsion stabilizer or thickener.