Kokum Butter, Refined

Item No. Z-BUT-KOKUM-01
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Description
Description
Kokum Butter (Gardenia indica), is obtained by cold-pressed extraction of the fruit. Due to its refining process the color is an off-white to pale yellow and it has a very mild bland odor. It has excellent moisturizing properties and can help for dry to mature skin but also be useful as a structuring agent in stick products such as lip balms due to its dense but smooth texture. Typically used in skin and hair care formulations from moisturizers, skin lotions to hair conditioners and stick products.
Use
Warm to melt before use. Add to oil phase of formula. Typical use level 3 - 100 % (can be used pure). For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, body butters, ointments, hair conditioners, sun care & after sun products
CAS
68956-68-3
INCI
Kokum Butter (Gardenia indica)
composition
Kokum Butter (Gardenia indica)
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white to light yellow fat, bland to mild odor
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol or oils, insoluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Brazil
Raw Material Source
Fruit of the kukum tree
Manufacture
Kukum butter is made by cold-pressing the cupuacu seeds, product is refined.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
Certified GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1515509000