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Kokum Butter - Refined

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Kokum Butter is a firm, non-greasy emollient from India, ideal for lipsticks, balms, soaps, and conditioners. Offers skin absorption and benefits.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Pure and Refined: Carefully processed to remove impurities, Kokum Butter – Refined has a creamy, firm texture with a mild, subtle aroma often described as faintly nutty, earthy, or neutral.

Nourishing Care: This butter supports healthy-looking skin by delivering rich emollience and helping to restore softness and suppleness without feeling heavy.

Cocoa Butter Alternative: Thanks to its uniform triglyceride composition, Kokum Butter is a highly stable plant butter and an excellent substitute for Cocoa Butter. It adds firmness to soaps and creates a creamy, easily absorbed texture in lotions and balms.

Lip Care Favorite: Ideal for lipsticks and lip balms, Kokum Butter’s firmness allows smooth application and long-lasting moisture without heaviness.

Perfect for Sensitive and Oily Skin: Its lightweight, non-greasy feel makes it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It also conditions hair without clogging pores


DESCRIPTION

A natural treasure from India’s Garcinia indica tree, Kokum Butter – Refined offers a beautifully firm and creamy texture that’s loved for its versatility and stability. This mild-scented butter melts slowly at skin temperature, lending a luxurious feel to lip balms, lotions, soaps, and hair care products.

Known for its uniform triglyceride composition, Kokum Butter is an excellent alternative to Cocoa Butter, providing structure and smooth absorption without heaviness. Lightweight and non-greasy, it nourishes skin deeply while supporting a healthy, balanced appearance, making it ideal for sensitive and oily skin types. By adding firmness to soaps or enriching creams and balms, Kokum Butter – Refined enhances formulations with natural softness and lasting hydration.


DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE

  • Firm Foundation for Soaps: Add Kokum Butter – Refined at 5–20% to bar soaps to increase hardness and create a creamy, moisturizing lather. A general guideline is one tablespoon per pound of soap. Always test in small batches before scaling up.
  • Kokum Creams & Lotions: Use Kokum Butter – Refined at 5–20% in creams and lotions. Gently warm the butter until soft, then blend thoroughly into your base using a mini mixer or whisk for even consistency.
  • Better Balms: Incorporate Kokum Butter – Refined at 5–100% in balms, salves, and body butters. Its firm texture melts on contact, delivering lasting moisture and a smooth finish.
  • Luxe Lipstick Base: Use Kokum Butter – Refined at 10–30% in lipsticks and lip balms. Its firm yet creamy texture provides structure for smooth application while delivering long-lasting hydration without heaviness.
  • Light-as-Air Hair Care: Add Kokum Butter – Refined at 2–5% to conditioners and hair treatments to help soften strands and enhance manageability without weighing hair down.

MORE ABOUT KOKUM BUTTER

Aromatic Description:

Mild to no scent.


Storage:

Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, well ventilated environment. Protect from humidity. preferred temperature under 25 °C (77°F).

Shelf Life: Kokum Butter has a shelf life of one year when stored properly.

Cautions: For external use only. A skin test is recommended prior to use.

IMPORTANT: All New Directions Aromatics (NDA) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.

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