Plant Guru Kokum Butter 5 lb Bulk – 100% Pure Unscented Vegetable Butter for Skin & Hair, Stable Thickening Base

Plant Guru Raw Kokum Butter (5 lb) is a firm, unscented, 100% pure vegetable butter from Garcinia indica seeds, ideal as a stable base for creams, balms, soaps and hair treatments.

Extracted from the seeds of the kokum fruit (Garcinia indica), this bulk 5-pound block delivers a high-stability, vegan-friendly butter prized for formulation work and skin/hair care applications. With a consistent triglyceride profile (about 80% stearic-oleic-stearic), the butter stays solid at room temperature, melts readily on contact with skin, and acts as a reliable thickener and emollient in DIY and professional products.

How should I use kokum butter in lotions and creams?

Use kokum butter as a backbone ingredient to increase firmness and skin-feel in emulsions. It blends smoothly with oils and waxes and fits well into both cold-process and hot-process workflows.

• Recommended inclusion rate: 5–20% for lotions and creams.
• Add in the oil phase during formulation, heating until fully melted.
• Pairs well with lighter carrier oils (jojoba, fractionated coconut) to balance texture.

What makes this butter suitable for soap, balm, and hair formulas?

Kokum butter’s solid consistency and neutral scent make it a versatile thickener and conditioning agent. It contributes to bar hardness, stable emulsion bodies in balms, and conditioning properties in hair treatments without heavy greasiness.

• Bar soap: use 5–20% to enhance hardness and post-wash feel.
• Balms: use 5–100% for formulation flexibility from light salves to firm sticks.
• Hair conditioners: use lower concentrations (2–5%) for enhanced manageability and elasticity.

Is Plant Guru kokum butter good for sensitive or vegan formulations?

This butter is plant-derived, unscented, and non-comedogenic, making it compatible with many sensitive-skin and vegan product goals. Its minimal natural odor and stable chemistry reduce the need for heavy preservatives or stabilizers in many recipes.

• Vegan and plant-based—no animal ingredients used.
• Unscented base that preserves intended fragrance choices.
• Non-comedogenic and suitable for formulations aimed at varied skin types.

How does kokum butter perform in manufacturing and storage?

Thanks to its uniform triglyceride composition, kokum butter offers long shelf stability and consistent texture across batches, which simplifies inventory management and product consistency in small-batch or bulk production.

• Firm at room temperature with a predictable melt profile for processing.
• Longer shelf life compared with many softer butters; store cool and dry.
• Works well in combination with emulsifiers, waxes, and other butters.

Who this is for: formulators, small-batch artisans, soapmakers, and DIY crafters looking for a neutral, high-stability plant butter to thicken and condition products. It’s also suited to commercial manufacturers needing a consistent, vegan emollient in a bulk 5 lb size for creams, balms, soaps and light hair treatments.

Features:

• Extracted from the seeds of Garcinia indica (kokum) grown primarily in India’s Western Ghats.
• 100% pure, natural, unscented, and plant-based—suitable for a variety of cosmetic uses.
• Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, with a stable stearic-oleic-stearic profile for reliability in formulations.
• Recommended usage ranges: lotions & creams 5–20%, balms 5–100%, bar soaps 5–20%, hair conditioners 2–5%.

Ingredients

100% Kokum Butter