12/04/2018
Hi FAM!!
It's been a while, hope you all are doing great?
Here's a welcome back recipe for you to enjoy.
Kokum butter comes from the seeds of the Kokum tree (also known as the wild mangosteen tree) which can be found in the tropical rain forests of South India. This refined butter has a high melt point but is non-greasy and easily absorbed upon application. Often used as a substitute for cocoa butter, Kokum Butter is high in Vitamin E, antioxidants, and has a high essential fatty acid content. Ideal for use in making lip balms and lotions and an excellent choice for products targeting damaged, chapped, or dry skin. Kokum Butter aids in supporting the elasticity of the skin which can help with wrinkles and overall skin conditioning.It is a hearty, mildly fragrant butter that melts at body temperature and gets readily absorbed in the skin, without clogging pores.It can be used by itself as a skincare ingredient or in various beauty recipes.
Kokum butter is one of the most stable fats and remains solid at room temperature. It has a smooth texture and faint aroma,it is a very good emollient. It also has anti bacterial, anti inflammatory properties as well as an excellent moisturizer, it can be used generously on skin and hair without worrying about clogged pores or greasy appearance. It is perfect for sensitive skin. These properties make it an excellent skin and hair care ingredient. Therefore Kokum butter is a popular ingredient to be used in various skincare applications like body butters, lotions etc.
Kokum Butter can be used to treat chapped lips, dry skin,anti aging treatment, can also be used to treat cracked heels, hair and scalp treatments, can as well serve as a conditioner.
DIY whipped Kokum Body Butter:
You can make this wonderfully simple Kokum body butter at home and enjoy a beautiful, glowing and smooth skin.
Requirements:
Kokum Butter – 1 ½ cup
Refined Cocoa Butter – ½ cup
Avocado Oil – 6 tbsp
Essential oil – 1 tbsp.
Tapioca Starch – 5 teaspoons
Vitamin E – 1.5 teaspoons
Preparation:
Melt kokum butter and cocoa butter in a bowl. Add avocado oil and refrigerate till the mixture begins to set. You can choose to add your favourite essential oil for fragrance and added benefits (e.g lavender or calendula.) Add tapioca starch and vitamin E. Whip this mixture until light and fluffy and fill in a jar.
This is all yours to enjoy!
From the stables of KAS Natural Beauty.
Have a great day!!!
