Garcinia indica seed butter





AKA: Indian Gamboge, Kokum Butter, Kokam Butter
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginIndia
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Garcinia indica, Hypericaceae
Family
Clusiaceae (Mangosteen family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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