Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA “Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA: Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter
Fatty Acid · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Garcinia indica, Hypericaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The kokum tree has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian skincare for centuries as an emollient and skin healer. The seed butter was historically applied to treat skin irritation, dryness, and inflammatory skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR