Description-
Kokum butter ultra refined is originated from kokum plants, scientifically known as Garcina indica. It is one of the hardest vegetable butter and stable as well which is obtained from fruit kernel. It exhibits emollient properties and have high oxidative stability.
Extraction-
Kokum butter ultra refined is extracted from the fruit kernel; butter is extracted by boiling or cold pressed and further proceeds butter and refined to obtain white or yellowish creamy butter.
Properties –
Kokum butter ultra refined is white creamy in color and have fairly mild odor which is suitable for cosmetics and toiletries. It is solid at room temperature, but immediately melts in contact with skin.
Composition –
It is composed of of triglycerides and consists up to 80% of Stearic Oleic Stearic (SOS) glycerides. Vitamin E, Citric Acid..
Uses-
- It is used to softens or smoothen damaged or dry skin.
- It is used as a confectionary butter.
- It is used for regeneration of cell so halts wrinkles.
- It is also used for hair conditioning as it promotes root strength and nourishment of hairs.
- It is used to heal the cracks and wound.
- Due to its emollient property, it is used in lip balm to prevent dry lips and chapped,
- It is used as lubricants, moisturizers and skin smoothening agents.
- It is used to pamper the skin so recommended for various cosmetic products such as body lotions, creams, lip balms, lipsticks, body butter, bar soaps and hair conditioners.
