Add 20% of Kokum Butter to 80% of your chosen oil blend to get an excellent salve. This works especially well when combined with Mango Butter.
Blend equal parts of Kokum Butter with Camellia Oil and Coconut Oil (liquid fractionated) using a stick blender and gentle heat in a hot water bath (not boiling hot). This is very nourishing for the scalp.
Blend with Calendula Oil, Tamanu Oil and Shea Butter to make super intensive balms for dry skin on heels, including cracked heels.
Cautions/Contraindications
None.
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 3% to 8%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 38% to 53%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 30% to 45%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 1% to 5%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 187-193
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Kokum Butter are:
Skin Conditioning
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