Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA “Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Garcinia indica seed butter
AKA: Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Garcinia indica, Hypericaceae
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
See origin →
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.
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR