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Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Often labeled as: Kokum Butter

The hardest, most stable botanical butter.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A fat extracted from the seeds of the Kokum tree in India. It is incredibly hard at room temperature but melts upon contact with the skin. It is highly resistant to oxidation.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Soothes inflamed skin, provides deep moisturization, and heals fissures.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Considered highly non-comedogenic compared to Shea or Cocoa butter.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Because it is hard, it drags on the skin.

The Science

It melts instantly at skin temperature, absorbing rapidly without a greasy film.