Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Excellente

Emoliente

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter at a glance

  • Plant-derived emollient, commonly known as “Kokum Butter”
  • Well-suited for dry skin as it moisturizes and seals in hydration
  • Rich source of fatty acids that replenish skin’s protective barrier
  • Contains antioxidants for added anti-aging benefit
  • Considered lighter weight and less greasy than most other plant butters

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter description

_Garcinia indica_ seed butter (commonly known as “Kokum Butter”) is a natural emollient derived from the seeds of the _Garcinia indica_ plant. Well-suited for dry skin since it moisturizes and seals in hydration, _Garcinia indica_ seed butter is also a rich source of fatty acids that replenish skin’s protective barrier. _Garcinia indica_ seed butter melts slightly at skin temperature making it ideal for lipsticks, balms and body butters. Compared to other plant butters, _Garcinia indica_ seed butter is considered lighter weight and non-greasy. Additionally, it contains antioxidants, making it a welcome addition to anti-aging creams. Apart from modern-day cosmetics, _Garcinia indica_ seed butter has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine as well as culinary purposes and has traditionally been used to create bar soaps, candles, etc. _Garcinia indica_ seed butter was officially deemed safe for cosmetic use by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2017. Their report looked at products using up to 2% concentration.

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter references

  • Personal Care Products Council, Accessed October 2024, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
  • International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, September 2016, pages 40-45
  • Journal of Food Research and Technology, October-December 2014 pages 130-142

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.