Adding to the list of natural skincare ingredients is a lesser-known marvel: the Kokum fruit. Apart from being a common kitchen item, Kokum serves as an excellent emollient that shields the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors, shares Namrata Naik, a Mumbai-based skin expert and National Technical Educator at Biosoft
Updated On: 2024-05-04 01:29 PM IST
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Kokum butter brightening balm:
Melt kokum butter and blend it with a few drops of rosehip seed oil (skin-rejuvenating agent).
Add a pinch of licorice root powder (inhibits melanin production).
Apply this balm nightly to dark spots and areas of uneven pigmentation to gradually lighten and brighten the skin
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Kokum infusion elixir:
Heat kokum oil gently and infuse it with crushed mulberry leaves, (skin-lightening agent).
Allow the mixture to steep for several hours, then strain and store in a dark glass bottle.
Apply this infusion to cleansed skin before bedtime to fade dark spots and promote an even complexion
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Kokum glow mask:
Combine kokum powder with a tablespoon of raw honey (hydrating and exfoliating agent).
Add a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice (rich in Vitamin C).
Apply this mask to clean skin, let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Use weekly to visibly reduce dark spots and reveal a brighter, more even skin tone
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Kokum soothing serum:
Blend kokum oil with a few drops of chamomile essential oil (anti-inflammatory agent).
Add a drop of lavender essential oil (skin-calming agent).
Apply this serum to irritated or inflamed areas to reduce redness and promote skin healing
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Kokum radiance scrub:
Mix melted kokum butter with sugar and a splash of lemon juice (natural exfoliant).
Gently massage this scrub onto damp skin in circular motions, then rinse off with warm water for a clearer skin
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