Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Kokoum butter is light pale butter-yellow in coloration, with a subtly sweet almost undetectable scent. Garcinia indica seeds contain 50% butter. Predominant fatty acids: Stearic acid 49% to 60% and Oleic acid 39% to 49%. Stearic acid, a wax like fatty acid also known as octadecanoic acid, is an important component of stratum corneum lipids. Stearic acid is also found in cocoa butter, shea butter, and other vegetable fats, as well as animal tallow. Presence of Oleic acid extends the shelf life of the product and increases oxidative stability. A semi-solid at room temperature Kokum butter has a typical melting point of 39°C to 43°C.
- Product Characteristics
- Kokoum butter is light pale butter-yellow in coloration, with a subtly sweet almost undetectable scent. Garcinia indica seeds contain 50% butter. Predominant fatty acids: Stearic acid 49% to 60% and Oleic acid 39% to 49%. Stearic acid, a wax like fatty acid also known as octadecanoic acid, is an important component of stratum corneum lipids. Stearic acid is also found in cocoa butter, shea butter, and other vegetable fats, as well as animal tallow. Presence of Oleic acid extends the shelf life of the product and increases oxidative stability. A semi-solid at room temperature Kokum butter has a typical melting point of 39°C to 43°C.
Applications & Uses
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Suggested use levels: Lotions and creams 1-3%, Balms and lipsticks 5-100%, Bar soaps 2-5%, Hair conditioners 1-3%. Saponification value: 192 Iodine value: 33-37 Kokum butter is traditionally used to accelerate wound healing and to relieve skin inflammation. Kokum butter has excellent emollient properties and high oxidative stability. It is a ideal foundation in the formulation of lipsticks and balms. It is particularly suitable in the care of very dry skin.