Kokum Butter – Perfect Respite From Ailing Skin

Kokum butter is a naturally wonderful solution. It has antibacterial properties to it. When applied on the skin, it cures all the skin diseases. The butter takes amazing care of the skin.

Kokum Butter is rich in essential fatty acids, which aid in cell oxygenation and make nutrients more readily available for use by skin tissues. Kokum Butter also contains antioxidant vitamin E.  Kokum Butter is a non-comedogenic (non pore-clogging) material that aids quick absorption and adds a premium texture to your cream emulsions.

Kokum Butter helps regenerate tired and worn skin cells and supports skin elasticity and general flexibility of the skin wall. It has been used traditionally in India to soften skin and restore elasticity and as a balm for dry, cracked, rough and calloused skin. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions, such as -

  • Helps prevent dry skin and wrinkles
  • Helps regenerate skin cells

With its relatively higher melt point, it melts slightly at skin temperatures making it ideal for lipsticks and balms; it‘s also a great addition to bar soaps and skin lotions and may be easily incorporated into Lotions, Creams, and Body Butters. It is also wonderful to use in the summer as a moisturizer before and after sun exposure to reduce possibility of the skin peeling or becoming dried out.  Use as an addition to -

  • Creams, lotions, balms
  • Cosmetic foundations
  • Lipsticks
  • Conditioners
  • Moisturizers

Preparing the wonderful solution –

  • 2 Tablespoons Kokum Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Beeswax (If you prefer a thinner product, add less beeswax)
  • 1 Tablespoon Almond Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Aloe Vera
  • 1/8 teaspoon Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Vitamin E
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Glass Canning Jar
  • 2- 4 oz. Jars with Lids
  • Steps:
  • Boil 2 cups of water in a sauce pan over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat.
  • Put 2 Tablespoons beeswax into glass canning jar.
  • Add almond oil and butter to beeswax.
  • Lower the glass jar into the hot water to melt the mixture.Stir Vitamin E, coconut mil,k and aloe vera into the heated mixture.
  • Stir until completely mixed.
  • While liquified, pour into your empty 4 oz. jars.
  • Let cool and cover with the lid.

Go through our reference links now –

  1. Butters For Skin by Clutch
  2. Tangy’ble Kokum by Complete Wellbeing
  3. Kokum Butter Benefits by Livestrong

Kokum Butter – The Natural Aid

Kokum butter has wonderful qualities that differentiate it from the rest of the body butters. Kokum has long been used and is still used for the a number of skin care purposes. The butter is little dry in nature.

Kokum Butter is rich in essential fatty acids, which aid in cell oxygenation and make nutrients more readily available for use by skin tissues. Kokum Butter also contains antioxidant vitamin E.  Kokum Butter is a non-comedogenic (non pore-clogging) material that aids quick absorption and adds a premium texture to your cream emulsions. Kokum Butter helps regenerate tired and worn skin cells and supports skin elasticity and general flexibility of the skin wall. It has been used traditionally in India to soften skin and restore elasticity and as a balm for dry, cracked, rough and calloused skin. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions, such as -

  • Helps prevent dry skin and wrinkles
  • Helps regenerate skin cells

 

Talking of the best of the best -

1. Antioxidants

Kokum fruits are loaded with antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals responsible for cell damage as well as increased risk to disease and infection. Antioxidant are often found in veggies and fruits, thus make sure you incorporate kokum fruits into your nutritional plan for cell repair and regeneration. It is however advisable to moderate your intake to avert the onset of adverse effects.

2. Aids digestion

Kokum fruit can also help relive common gastric problems, including indigestion, constipation, flatulence and acidity. A number of studies show that regular ingestion of kokum fruits may be useful in the treatment of piles and dysentery.

3. Improves cardio-vascular function

Besides facilitating healthy digestion, consumption of kokum fruits may also help improve cardio-vascular function. On the other hand, the presence of hydroxycitric acids in kokum fruits aids in weight loss by eliminating unhealthy cholesterol.

4. Healing properties

Research also shows that kokum fruits may have healing and soothing properties when applied to wounds. However, studies are ongoing to determine whether these findings have scientific backing.

5. Skin care

Kokum butter, extracted from kokum seeds is an active ingredient in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry and works well on sensitive, dry, burnt or irritated skin. As a precaution, make sure you consult a doctor prior to applying kokum butter if you have existing skin condition to avert potential side effects.

Have a look at our reference links now –

  1. Butters For Skin by Clutch
  2. Tangy’ble Kokum by Complete Wellbeing
  3. Kokum Butter Benefits by Livestrong