Butter and wax
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Kokum Butter in skincare
Kokum butter is a firm plant butter used in solid lotion, balm, and bar products for hardness, snap, and a less greasy butter feel.
Why it is used
- Supports lotion nib structure.
- Adds premium butter texture.
- Helps solid products resist softness.
Good to know
Can appear as Garcinia Indica or Kokum Butter depending on supplier labeling.
Often used in solid lotion formats.
Pairs well with oils and waxes for controlled melt.
Claim guardrail
Keep language cosmetic and sensory: formula role, texture, scent, cleansing, bath experience, or skin feel. Avoid disease, injury, pain, detox, or treatment claims unless a finished product has been reviewed for that claim path.
Research notes
Source-aware, cosmetic-safe education.
These notes are written for ingredient education and wholesale merchandising. Final formulas, labels, allergens, and claims should be reviewed for the finished product.
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