Kokum butter

Kokum butter is made from the seeds of Garcinia indica, a tropical fruit tree native to the moist, forested areas of the Western Ghats of the Indian subcontinent. This tree is famous for its small, purple-colored fruits, which are not only popular in local cuisine, but also used in traditional medicine. The seeds of the fruit contain the butter, which is first extracted and then refined to produce a pure and natural product.

The production of kokum butter consists of several steps. First, the seeds of the fruit are cleaned, dried and crushed to facilitate the extraction of fatty substances. In the next step, the kernels are processed by pressing or chemical extraction to extract the crude butter. The raw butter is then refined, removing unwanted impurities and odors, to produce a pure butter with a fine texture that can easily be used in a variety of cosmetic and skin care products.

Kokum butter's high fatty acid content, including stearic acid and oleic acid, makes it extremely valuable to the cosmetics and skin care industry. These fatty acids help to hydrate the skin and improve its elasticity, while providing protection against harmful environmental influences. The butter is non-comedogenic, so it does not clog pores, so it can be an ideal ingredient for products intended for people with sensitive or problematic skin.

Kokum butter also has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin and help it heal faster. Butter is also high in antioxidants, which help protect the skin against free radicals that promote aging.

Areas of use

• Skin care: Kokum butter is especially recommended for the care of dry, chapped skin. It has excellent moisturizing properties and helps to maintain the elasticity and hydration of the skin. It is often used to soothe sensitive and irritated skin due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• Hair care: Kokum butter helps restore damaged hair strands and increase hair shine and smoothness. Due to its nourishing properties, it is also excellent for the treatment of dry, split ends.
• Lip care: Kokum butter is especially popular in lip balms as it helps prevent lips from drying out and chapping, providing long-lasting hydration and protection.
• Healing properties: Can be used to treat skin irritations such as eczema and psoriasis. The anti-inflammatory components of the butter help relieve redness and itching.