- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant butter
- INCI name
- Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
- Also listed as
- Kokum Butter
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kokum Butter comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Kokum Butter (INCI: Garcinia Indica Seed Butter) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A hard, non-greasy butter from India's Konkan coast. It is one of the least comedogenic butters.
Is Kokum Butter safe for fungal acne?
No. Kokum Butter can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Kokum Butter cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Garcinia Indica Seed Butter?
On labels it can also appear as Kokum Butter.