Ingredient

Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica)

Garcinia indica

Also called "Goa butter", rich kokum butter brings us a bit of India. Get to know this moisturizing delight from the forest.

What is kokum butter?

Kokums look like reddish-purple tomatoes topped with a green star-shaped tail. The fruit's tender white pulp, protected by a hard outer layer, contains oil-rich seeds that can be pressed to obtain the edible kokum butter. The fruits look very reminiscent of mangosteens, and indeed, they come from the same genus (Garcinia). The tree, Garcinia indica, is commonly found in the western coastal regions of southern India.

What are the benefits of kokum butter for the skin?

Moisturizing

Emollient

Readily absorbed

What are the benefits of kokum butter compared to other plant butters?

Kokum butter is odorless and very stable. It is renowned in cosmetics for melting very fast when it comes into contact with the skin, contrasting with its hard consistency. Due to some similarities in their composition, it is often used as a cocoa butter alternative.