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Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat)

Kokum butter / Garcinia butter

Safety Notes

High stearic acid content (~58%); solid at room temperature; melts on skin; from Western Ghats India; sustainable; Ayurvedic tradition; low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Body butters lip care Indian natural cosmetics

Origin

Vegetable (kokum seeds)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) safe to use in skincare?

Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. High stearic acid content (~58%); solid at room temperature; melts on skin; from Western Ghats India; sustainable; Ayurvedic tradition; low sensitization risk

Is Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) allowed in India?

Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) used for in cosmetics?

Kokum Butter (Garcinia Indica Seed Fat) functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Body butters lip care Indian natural cosmetics.

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
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS84776-33-0
ECN/A

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