Garcinia indica (Kokum) butter

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AKA: Indian Gamboge, Kokum Butter
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the seeds of Garcinia indica, a tropical tree in the Clusiaceae family native to India. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seed kernels to obtain the fat.
Garcinia Indica [Kokum] Butter is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR