All natural and great addition in soap making and skin care formulation. It contains nutrients and antioxidants which help nourish and repair damaged, cracked skin. Once it comes into contact with your skin it melts and absorbs easily leaving it feeling soft and moist without a greasy residue. Kokum Butter can be used on its own though it is more popular as an ingredient and thickener in lotions, soaps and body butters. Kokum is a vegan butter and is safe for all skin types.