Kokum butter, by nature, is a dry and flaky butter. This dry and flaky appearance causes many to think that the butter has gone rancid, but this is a natural characteristic of Kokum butter. If the butter was melted when you receive it, please leave it in a refrigerator until the butter gets chilled and becomes firm & stable. Once the butter has become firm, you may apply it gently and clean out of the container. MUST STORED THIS BUTTER IN A COOL DARK PLACE AWAY FROM THE SUNLIGHT. Kokum butter is naturally produced from the seeds of the kokum tree's ( Garcinia Indica ) fruit. It is commonly used in place of Cocoa Butter as an ingredient for several different cosmetics. The density of this butter holds ingredients together to create a better and stiffer product. Kokum butter is known for its smooth, dense texture suitable for cosmetic and toiletry applications. Some of the traditionally known benefits of kokum butter are: * Promotes skin elasticity *Helps prevents drying of the skin & restore damaged skin * Helps regenerates skin cells & reduces degeneration of skin cells *Non-pore clogging ( non-comedogenic ) * Helps with fissures of the lips, hands, and soles of feet * Helps stabilize emulsions * High oxidative stability * Ingredient for stiffening DIY soaps and creams * Great for Stimulating the scalp for healthy hair growth * Sold as Volume* Suggested Uses: In cosmetics, body butter, conditioners, make-up foundations, lipsticks, moisturizers, hair care products, toiletries & pharmaceutical industry as creams, skin tonic, lotion, acne products, balms, shaving creams & bar soaps. Use from 3% to 100% Recommended Usage Percentage: Lotions & Creams: 1-3% Balms: 5-100% Bar Soaps: 2-5% Hair Conditioners: 1-3%* Please note when ordering any natural butter, the texture may be altered if the material experiences melting, such as in transit or during processing. The material may be warmed, mixed, and quickly cooled to resolidify into a smoother consistency. (white color). * Suggested Uses: In cosmetics, body butter, conditioners, make-up foundations, lipsticks, moisturizers, hair care products, toiletries & pharmaceutical industry as creams, skin tonic, lotion, acne products, balms, shaving creams & bar soaps. * Ingredient for stiffening DIY soaps and creams. * Helps prevents drying of the skin & restore damaged skin. Botanical Name: Garcinia Indica. Kokum butter, by nature, is a dry and flaky butter. It's dry and flaky appearance causes many to think that the butter has gone rancid, but this is a natural characteristic of Kokum butter. Packed in a Kraft sealed stand up pouch.