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Kokum Butter
Hard Butter, Garcinia Indica
CAS 68956-68-3 · Expeller Pressed & Refined · India · Cosmetic Grade
$1.99
/ 2 oz · $2.00/oz
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30–40°C
Melt point
5–100%
Lip balms
10–40%
Solid bars
24 mo
Shelf life
About this ingredient
Ethically sourced from the regions of India, Kokum Butter possesses a uniquely dense and structured character, offering unrivaled stability for solid serum bars, luxurious balms, and firm body butter formulations. Despite its firmness, it melts on contact, transforming into a velvety, non-greasy finish that feels exceptionally light on the skin.
INCI & classification
| INCI Name | CAS | Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinia Indica Seed Butter | 68956-68-3 | Expeller Pressed & Refined |
Core benefits
Deep hydration & conditioningSoft, smooth, supple skin
Non-greasy velvety finishStructuring & hardening agent
Firm structure at room tempRich SOS triglycerides
Low comedogenic potentialVegan & cruelty-free
Physical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to pale yellow solid — soft butter |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Melting point | 30–40°C |
| Manufacturing | Expeller pressed & refined |
| Origin | India — Garcinia indica fruit kernels |
| Key lipid | Up to 80% SOS (stearic-oleic-stearic) triglycerides |
| Comedogenic rating | Reported low |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Certification | Vegan · cruelty-free |
Fatty acid profile
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Stearic (C18:0)
40–60%
Oleic (C18:1)
35–55%
Palmitic (C16:0)
≤10%
Linoleic (C18:2)
≤5%
Recommended usage
| Application | Usage Rate |
|---|---|
| Lip balms, balms & sticks | 0.5–100% |
| Anhydrous balms and solid bars | 10–40% |
| Body butters (firmness) | 3–10% |
| Lotions and creams | 1–5% |
| Cold process soap | 2–10% |
Formulation tips
- Melt at ~45–50°C before incorporating into formulations
- Use at low levels to increase firmness without introducing waxiness
- Often used as a plant-based alternative to beeswax — texture will differ
- Combine with Superior Shea Butter (5–10%) for anti-graining body butters
- Tocopherol (0.5–1%) may be added to support oxidative stability
- Intended use: Our products are provided for the exclusive purpose of creating external cosmetic and personal care formulations. They are not intended for internal use.
- Creator's liability: INCI VAULT is a supplier of ingredients and is not responsible for the final products you create. The responsibility for ensuring product safety, stability, and regulatory compliance rests entirely with you. This includes conducting thorough testing of all formulas.
- Professional guidance: If you do not have an advanced background in cosmetic science, we advise seeking the guidance of a professional formulator or chemist.
- FDA statement: The information and statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
$1.99
/ 2 oz · $2.00/oz
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Firm structuring butter — expeller pressed & refined
Vegan & cruelty-free · ethically sourced from India
Non-greasy finish — melts at skin temperature
Quick specs
INCI nameGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
CAS68956-68-3
OriginIndia — Garcinia indica
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow solid
Melting point30–40°C
ManufacturingExpeller pressed & refined
SolubilityOil soluble
Use level0.5–100%
Shelf life24 months
Cosmetic Grade
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Common cosmetic formulation uses
Kokum Butter (INCI: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter · CAS 68956-68-3) is a hard, non-greasy plant butter expeller pressed and refined from the fruit kernels of Garcinia indica in India. Comedogenic rating 0 — one of the safest structuring butters for lip care, facial formulations, and sensitive skin products.
- Lip balms and lip sticks — 0.5–100% as the primary structuring and conditioning butter
- Anhydrous balms and solid bars — 10–40% for firm structure and dry skin feel
- Body butters — 3–10% to add firmness without heaviness
- Creams and lotions — 1–5% for non-greasy emollience and skin softening
- Facial formulations — comedogenic rating 0, suitable for acne-prone skin
- Cold process soap — 2–10% for conditioning and a harder bar
- Leaves a dry, velvety finish — ideal where a non-greasy afterfeel is required
Product FAQ
| What is Kokum Butter used for?A hard, non-greasy plant butter used as an emollient and structuring agent in lip balms, body butters, solid bars, creams, and lotions. Leaves a dry, velvety finish without clogging pores. |
| What makes it different from other plant butters?One of the hardest plant butters available with a melting point of 30–40°C. Non-comedogenic rating 0, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly — ideal for lip care and facial formulations where shea or cocoa butter feel too heavy. |
| Is Kokum Butter comedogenic?No — comedogenic rating of 0, making it one of the safest butter options for acne-prone and sensitive skin formulations. |
| What is the recommended usage rate?0.5–100% in lip balms · 10–40% in anhydrous bars · 3–10% in body butters · 1–5% in creams and lotions. |
| How should it be stored?Cool, dry place away from heat and direct light. Shelf life 24 months from date of manufacture. |
Formulator note
Note: Kokum Butter pairs exceptionally well with INCI VAULT's Superior Shea Butter in lip balm and body butter formulations — Kokum provides firm structure and a dry skin feel while Shea adds slip, creaminess, and deeper moisturization, creating a balanced texture that is neither too hard nor too greasy.
