INCI Name
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Botanical Name
Mangifera indica
Mango butter is a rich, creamy butter obtained from the kernels of Mangifera indica seeds. Composed of stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids with tocopherols, it provides conditioning emollience and helps improve skin softness. Widely used in creams, butters, balms, and hair care, it offers a smooth, non-greasy alternative to heavier butters.
Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, occlusive, thickener
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
3–100% depending on product type (balms, butters, creams)
Provides rich emollience with a smooth, non-greasy feel; traditionally used in butters, balms, and creams to soften and protect skin
Primary Components:
Stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid, tocopherols
Generally safe; rare mango seed allergies possible; patch test recommended
Preferred Extraction Method:
Expeller-pressed and refined from mango kernels
Choose cosmetic-grade, refined or unrefined mango butter; prefer organic; ensure proper storage to avoid rancidity
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Mango Butter
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