Better Shea Butter Raw Kokum Butter 8 oz Block — Unrefined Unscented Cosmetic-Grade Firm Base for Soap & DIY Body

Raw Kokum Butter from Better Shea Butter is a firm, unscented cosmetic-grade butter sold as an 8 oz block for DIY body, hair and soap formulations.

Consciously sourced and left unrefined, this kokum butter offers a smooth, quick-melting texture that blends easily with other butters, oils and waxes. Sold in a solid block, it provides a neutral base for lotions, body butters, balm bars and cold-process or melt-and-pour soap. Because it is unscented and non-greasy when worked into formulations, it’s a favorite for creators who want control over texture and fragrance without added ingredients.

How will this kokum butter perform in my homemade body butter?

Kokum butter contributes a firming, stable body to whipped butters and balm bars while melting readily on contact with skin. It helps your recipe hold shape at room temperature and adds a silky slip during application without a lingering greasy feeling.

• Hardness: lends structure to bars and whipped products.
• Melting point: melts smoothly on skin contact for easy spreading.
• Compatibility: blends well with shea, mango, oils and waxes.
• Scent neutrality: leaves fragrance choices entirely to you.

Can I use kokum butter in soap and lotion bases?

Yes — kokum butter is suitable for both cold-process and melt-and-pour soaps, as well as lotion bases. In soaps it contributes to hardness and a silkier feel; in lotions it helps balance texture and reduce greasiness when combined with lighter carrier oils.

• Soap making: improves bar hardness and longevity.
• Lotion base: stabilizes texture, blends with emulsifiers and oils.
• Usage rate: often used as a supporting butter rather than the main ingredient.
• Processing: melts cleanly for straightforward incorporation.

What about using kokum butter on hair and sensitive skin?

As a concentrated, unscented butter, kokum works well as a targeted hair end treatment and as a simple skin emollient for those avoiding additives. A little goes a long way: warm a small amount between fingertips and apply sparingly to ends or dry patches.

• Hair: pea-sized amount smooths and adds shine to ends.
• Sensitive skin: unscented formulation minimizes potential irritants.
• Application: melts at body temperature for quick absorption.
• Texture: non-greasy finish when used sparingly in blends.

How should I store and work with this 8 oz kokum butter block?

Keep the block in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight to preserve its texture. For ease of use, cut or grate the block before melting; measure by weight for consistent results in recipes.

• Storage: cool, shaded area to maintain firmness.
• Preparation: grate or cube for faster melting and accurate measuring.
• Melting tips: use a double boiler or low heat to avoid scorching.
• Sanitation: use clean tools and containers to keep the butter cosmetic-grade.

Who is this for? This 8 oz block of raw, unrefined kokum butter is ideal for small-batch makers, soap hobbyists, and anyone formulating fragrance-free body care. It suits creators who want a stable, neutral-fatty base to control texture and scent, people looking for a non-greasy emollient for hair tips or dry skin, and formulators who blend traditional butters into modern cosmetic recipes.

Ingredients

Kokum Butter (Garcinia indica seed butter)