Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA “Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter”
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA: Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter
Fatty Acid · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | 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
Plant-Derived
India
Plant Source
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR