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Kokum Butter

What Kokum Butter is & what it does

Kokum Butter is a firm plant butter pressed from the seeds of Garcinia indica. It is a rich emollient high in stearic and oleic fatty acids, giving it a dense yet non-greasy texture that softens and conditions the skin. In sunscreens and balms it helps with spreadability and leaves a smooth, nourished finish.

What does Kokum Butter do in skincare?

It acts as a rich emollient that softens and conditions the skin. Pressed from Garcinia indica seeds, it is high in stearic and oleic fatty acids, giving a dense but relatively non-greasy feel. In creams and balms it improves spreadability and leaves a smooth finish.

Is Kokum Butter comedogenic?

Kokum butter is often described as one of the lighter, less pore-clogging plant butters thanks to its fatty acid profile, but firm data is limited. As with any butter, response varies from person to person. Those very prone to clogged pores may want to introduce it cautiously.

Is Kokum Butter vegan?

Yes, kokum butter is plant-derived, pressed from the seeds of the kokum tree, so it contains no animal ingredients. Whether a finished product is vegan still depends on the rest of its formulation and the brand.

Sunscreens with Kokum Butter

We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:

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