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Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Kokum butter; fat from seeds of Garcinia indica (kokum tree, Western Ghats, India)

Safety Flags
Allergen: None identified
Safety Notes

Very high stearic acid content (~55-60%); hard, brittle butter at room temperature with high melting point (~38-40°C); emollient and occlusive; deeply moisturising; non-greasy; distinct from Garcinia cambogia extracts used for weight loss (different species, different regulatory concerns); indigenous Indian ingredient with sustainable harvesting traditions in Konkan coast; non-comedogenic; good for lip care and hair conditioning

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning / Occlusive

Category

Plant Butter / Emollient

Common In

Lip balms, body butters, hair care, Ayurvedic skincare

Origin

Plant derived

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No limit

Korea (MFDS)

No limit

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garcinia Indica Seed Butter safe to use in skincare?

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very high stearic acid content (~55-60%); hard, brittle butter at room temperature with high melting point (~38-40°C); emollient and occlusive; deeply moisturising; non-greasy; distinct from Garcinia cambogia extracts used for weight loss (different species, different regulatory concerns); indigenous Indian ingredient with sustainable harvesting traditions in Konkan coast; non-comedogenic; good for lip care and hair conditioning

Is Garcinia Indica Seed Butter allowed in India?

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter is currently classified as "Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020; Garcinia indica is indigenous to Western Ghats, India; traditional use in Ayurveda and Indian cosmetics" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Garcinia Indica Seed Butter used for in cosmetics?

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning / Occlusive. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, body butters, hair care, Ayurvedic skincare.

Can Garcinia Indica Seed Butter cause an allergic reaction?

Yes. Garcinia Indica Seed Butter has an allergen flag (None identified). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020; Garcinia indica is indigenous to Western Ghats, India; traditional use in Ayurveda and Indian cosmetics
EU
Permitted (listed in EU CosIng inventory; no Annex restriction)
US FDA
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no 21 CFR restriction
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient
Australia (TGA)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no restriction identified
Canada (NHPID)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no restriction identified under Health Canada cosmetic notification framework

EU Annex: None

Identifiers

CAS84776-33-0
ECNot assigned

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