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%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. (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. * Ingredient for stiffening DIY soaps and creams. * Helps prevents drying of the skin & restore damaged skin. Botanical Name: Garcinia Indica.Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care. Unit Count: 32.0 Ounce. Active Ingredients: Kokum Butter. Item Form: Butter. Scent: Unscented. Brand: Aroma Depot. : B08MPRQKNS. Manufacturer: Aroma Depot. Package Dimensions: 6.46 x 5.87 x 4.37 inches; 1.96 Pounds.