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%