Product Description

Firm, non-greasy nourishment for skin & hair formulations

Kokum Butter is a naturally firm cosmetic butter obtained from the seeds of the kokum fruit. Valued for its emollient, moisturising and skin-conditioning properties, it helps soften dry skin while adding body and structure to cosmetic formulations.

Its relatively firm texture and less-greasy skin feel make it particularly useful in body butters, creams, balms, lip-care products, soaps and solid cosmetic formulations.

Kokum Butter can be blended with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, carrier oils and waxes to customise the hardness, spreadability and skin feel of DIY personal-care products.

Suitable for:
Body Butters • Creams • Lotions • Balms • Lip Care • Soaps • Hair Care • Solid Cosmetics • DIY Cosmetics

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use.

Product Specifications

Appearance:
Firm to hard solid butter; typically off-white, pale cream to light yellow in colour. Firmness may vary with temperature.

Odour:
Mild characteristic odour; generally faint to nearly neutral depending on processing.

Solubility:
Insoluble in water. Soluble/dispersible in oils and oil-based formulations when melted.

Shelf Life:
24 months from the date of manufacture when stored properly in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container.

Natural variations in colour, texture and aroma may occur between batches and do not affect product performance.

Key Benefits

Rich Moisturisation — Helps soften and condition dry-feeling skin.

Less-Greasy Feel — Provides richness while generally leaving a comparatively dry, smooth skin feel.

Adds Structure — Its natural firmness helps provide body and hardness to balms, body butters and solid formulations.

Skin Conditioning — Helps improve softness and overall skin feel.

Multi-Purpose Ingredient — Suitable for skincare, haircare, soap and solid cosmetic formulations.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only. For external use only.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. Patch testing of the finished formulation is recommended before regular use, particularly for sensitive skin.

Do not introduce water or wet utensils into the container. Keep tightly closed after use and protect from moisture and contamination.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Kokum Butter may become softer at higher temperatures and considerably harder in cooler conditions; normal temperature-related changes in consistency do not necessarily indicate deterioration.

Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

1. Can Kokum Butter be applied directly to the skin?
Yes. However, because Kokum Butter is naturally quite firm, many users find it easier to blend it with a softer butter or carrier oil for direct application.

2. Why is Kokum Butter harder than Shea or Mango Butter?
Kokum Butter naturally has a firmer structure. This characteristic makes it especially useful when you want to add hardness or body to balms, butter blends and solid cosmetic products.

3. Does Kokum Butter feel greasy?
Compared with many rich cosmetic butters, Kokum Butter is generally valued for its relatively dry and less-greasy after-feel.

4. Is Kokum Butter water soluble?
No. It is oil soluble and should normally be incorporated into the oil phase of a formulation.

5. Can I use Kokum Butter in body butter?
Yes. It can add firmness and richness to body butter formulations and works particularly well when blended with softer butters and carrier oils.