Kokum butter comes from the fruit seeds of the kokum tree. It is a dry, mildy fragrant flaky butter by nature which melts at body temperature and gets readily absorbed in the skin, without clogging pores. It consists of 80% of stearic-oleic-stearic triglycerides and is often used in cosmetics only.

1) Kokum butter is an excellent emollient, anti-oxidant and moisturizer. It is readily absorbs in the skin giving it a soft supple and smooth texture to the skin without clogging pores. Being non-greasy, it can be directly applied on the face & body.
2) Kokum butter can be used as a lip balm to cure chapped lips effectively which helps it to stay soft and smooth.
3) The antioxidants present in kokum butter make the skin capable of preventing wrinkles and keeps the skin hydrated and improves skin tone and elasticity. Thus it helps in maintaining a youthful skin.
4) The deep moisturizing of kokum butter is also used to treat cracked heels.
5)Kokum butter has restorative properties and is often used in treatment of dry and damaged hair. It makes hair roots and follicles strong and oxygenates scalp tissue and makes nutrients available for them to utilize. Thus it helps in preventing hair loss and promotes hair growth.

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