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Forest Post

Vetiver Cocoa Body Butter

Vetiver Cocoa Body Butter

₹280.00(₹11.20 per gram)
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Beeswax from the collectives' own wild forest hives (brand model)Handmade in small batches
Our verdict Clean

Cocoa butter, the richest plant butter; heaviest balm in the range.

Pack size · 25g

Size

Forest Post's Vetiver Cocoa Body Butter is a rich cocoa butter balm scented with vetiver, well suited to dry skin, elbows, heels and cold weather. It is handmade by Adivasi women's collectives in central Kerala. 25g.

Cocoa butter is rich and occlusive, which makes this heavier than the other balms in Forest Post's range and less suited to humid days. Its natural chocolate note, which most brands deodorise out, is left to sit under the vetiver, a deep, earthy root note that lasts longer on skin than lighter florals. The balm is anhydrous, so no preservative is required. The carrier oils and vetiver concentration are not published.

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Why we picked it

  • Anhydrous formulation means genuinely no preservatives, not a marketing claim.
  • Beeswax sourced from the collectives' own forest honey harvest.
  • Active concentrations are unpublished, which matters for the medicated balms in particular.
Buying guide

What to look for in Balms & Body Butters?

Anhydrous balms contain no water, so bacteria cannot grow and no preservative is needed — this is why small makers can produce genuinely additive-free balms.
The trade-off is texture: firmer and richer than a lotion, needing warming between the fingers.
Concentration matters for anything with an active (wintergreen, tea tree, citronella) and is rarely published by small makers — ask.
Cosmetics in India sit under BIS and the Cosmetic Rules, not FSSAI.
Swipe · 4 pointers
This vs commercial equivalent
What to comparePurepickedRegular body cream
PreservativesNone needed (anhydrous)Required in water-based creams
Water contentNoneHigh
ProducerAdivasi women's collectiveContract manufacturer
How to use it
  1. Warm a small amount between fingers and apply
  2. Store below 30°C — these soften in heat
  3. A little goes further than a lotion
Is it for you?

Good for

Those wanting preservative-free skincare

Supporting Adivasi women's collectives

Avoid if

Anyone with a sensitivity to a listed essential oil

Anyone needing full ingredient disclosure before purchase

Product details
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Purepicked
Brand
Forest Post
Net quantity
25 g
Type
Body Rubs

Questions people ask

How heavy is this body butter?

The heaviest in Forest Post's balm range. Cocoa butter is the richest, most occlusive common plant butter, so it suits dry skin, elbows, heels and cold weather more than humid days.

Why does it smell faintly of chocolate?

Cocoa butter carries a natural chocolate note that most brands deodorise out. Here it is left to sit under the earthy vetiver.

Why is there no preservative?

It is anhydrous, with no water phase, so no preservative system is needed.

Is the full ingredient list published?

No. The carrier oils and vetiver concentration aren't published by Forest Post. We've requested them.

How should I use and store it?

Warm a small amount between your fingers and apply. Store below 30°C, as it softens in heat.

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