Garcinia indica (Kokum) butter
AKA “Kokum Butter”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Garcinia indica (Kokum) butter
AKA: Kokum Butter
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Garcinia Indica [Kokum] Butter is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Wax
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and Indian skincare for centuries to condition skin and reduce inflammation. Valued in South Asian beauty practices as an emollient and natural fat.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR