Chaulmoogra Oil 10 g

Dense tropical butter built for balms targeting rough and stressed skin zones

Chaulmoogra is a firm plant butter pressed from the seeds of a tree native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In traditional skincare practices it was long valued for its dense, nourishing character, and today it finds its place in specialized cosmetic production aimed at rough patches, dry heels, elbows, and hardworking hands. This product belongs to the Butters category, meaning it stays solid at room temperature and needs to be melted before blending into a formula. The compact 10 g size is ideal for home crafting and small trial batches where a formulator wants to test the butter's behavior before committing to a larger production run.

The most common industrial and small-batch use of chaulmoogra oil is in dense balms, salves, and creams targeting localized dry zones - feet, elbows, knees, and hands. Thanks to its rich fatty acid content, the butter forms a protective film that slows moisture loss, making it a frequent choice for seasonal winter-care lines. In Asian cosmetic traditions chaulmoogra is still referenced as an ingredient that adds body and richness to salves. On a larger scale, manufacturers use it in salve bases and foot-care balms where fat-phase stability during storage matters most.

Chaulmoogra should be introduced during the fat-phase stage, melted on a water bath at 45-55 degrees Celsius alongside other solid and liquid oils. A typical usage rate ranges from 5 to 15 percent of total formula weight - higher concentrations produce a noticeably dense texture that benefits from dilution with lighter oils. It pairs particularly well with Unrefined Coconut Oil, which softens the heavy structure and improves how the finished balm glides on skin. Another strong partner is Unrefined Cocoa Butter, which matches chaulmoogra in density and helps build a stable, creamy base for salves and balms. For a lighter finish that absorbs faster, formulators often bring in Murumuru Butter, which softens the overall texture without sacrificing richness.

Store chaulmoogra oil in a tightly sealed container, away from direct light and heat sources, in a cool dark place - this preserves the stability of its fatty acids across the shelf life of the product. The small 10 g size makes it easy to prepare a handful of trial balms and compare texture, absorption speed, and compatibility with other oils before scaling up a formula for a larger batch.

Repair balm for heels and elbows

Chaulmoogra oil 4 g

Unrefined cocoa butter 14 g

Unrefined coconut oil 8 ml

Murumuru butter 4 g