BioNat Kokum
Our KOKUM BUTTER from India is obtained from the seeds of the kokum fruit. The lemon sized dark purple kokums contain five to eight seeds, which are pressed locally to obtain the kokum butter. KOKUM BUTTER is traditionally used in ointments and soaps for its emollient properties. It is known to improve the skin elasticity to cure severely dry skin, ulceration and fissures on lips, feets, hands, etc. Its non-greasy texture and its ability to penetrate the skin very easily, together with its very high stability and its melting point closed to skin temperature make it ideal for cosmetics formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fats Butters & Waxes
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Emollient
- Benefit Claims
Emolliency, Improves Skin Elasticity, Non-Greasy Feel, Penetrating, Stabilizing; Emolliency; Improves Skin Elasticity; Non-Greasy Feel; Penetrating; Stabilizing
- Labeling Claims
- Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based
- Naturally Derived
- Organic
- Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
- Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Low, typical
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Light yellow butter at 20°C
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Packaging and Storage
- Packaging
- 25 kg
- Storage
- Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original unopened packaging.
- Not Considered hazardous.
- Sun Care Applications
- After Sun Products
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Creams
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Oil
- Massage Products
- Moisturizers
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Cosmetic Applications
- KOKUM BUTTER is recommended for
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lipbalms, color cosmetic 30-60%
- sun care / after sun care creams, milks 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 10-30%
- body butters, massage butters etc... 60-100%
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine Value | 32 - 40 | g/I²/100 |
| Melting Point | 34 - 43 | °C |
| Saponification value | 185 - 195 | mg KOH/g |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 0,5 - 8 | % |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 27 - 44 | % |
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 2 - 8 | % |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 50 - 67 | % |
