Formula: 47235 Difficulty Level: beginner Shelf life: min 6 months Optimal pH: -- Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 15 g A Ricin Oil 15 2.2 g A Tricaprylin 15 2.2 g A Mango Butter 52.5 7.9 g A...
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Mango butter
€5.04
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Description
Mango Butter (Mangifera indica) is a cosmetic ingredient valued for its unctuous texture, recognized for its emollient and repairing properties. It nourishes the epidermis without leaving an excessively greasy feel, possessing a good penetration capacity. It is suitable for all skin types, but brings benefits primarily to dry, dehydrated, mature skin or skin frequently exposed to the aggressions of climatic factors.
Its native wealth of fatty acids and unsaponifiable compounds, such as phytosterols and polyphenols, grants it valuable antioxidant and regenerative properties. In cosmetic applications, mango butter acts as a protective shield, maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier and preventing water loss from tissues. It is soft and easy to work with, making it a versatile choice for body creams, hair masks, and lip products.
Characteristics
- eco Culture: Conventional
- water_do Appearance: Soft granulated solid, cream color, characteristic scent
- verified_user Quality: Cosmetic grade, pressed, refined
Ingredients: Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
100% natural, free of preservatives, free of additives.
Main Properties
- checkEmollient, moisturizing: ensures deep emollience, reduces transepidermal water loss, and improves the skin barrier.
- checkAntioxidant: contains polyphenols and phytosterols that help fight free radicals and maintain skin elasticity.
- checkProtective: Creates a lightweight protective film that defends the skin and lips against the negative effects of wind, cold, or solar rays.
- checkFine and softening texture: Melts evenly upon application and leaves the skin velvety, absorbing faster compared to other dense butters.
Usage & Synergies
For skin care, Mango butter is recommended for dry, normal, or mature skin, serving as a versatile base for face and body creams, lip balms, and butters for areas with rough skin (elbows, knees, heels). Its soft texture makes it easier to handle than harder butters.
For hair care, it is useful in hair masks for dry hair, contributing to hydration and a healthier appearance of the strands.
Practical recommendations
- Simple body butter: Apply to damp skin after showering for deep hydration, particularly on dry areas.
- Body massage butter: Gently melt and apply to the body, either alone or alongside essential oils, for a relaxing and deeply softening massage.
- Facial creams: Integrated into the oil phase of moisturizing day or night creams to provide consistency and nutrition.
- Lip balm: Used as a base ingredient to create balms destined for dry, chapped lips or lips exposed to harsh weather.
- Hair masks and conditioners: Included in recipes for dry, curly, or chemically damaged hair, acting as an intensive treatment before or after shampooing.
- Creams for rough skin: Incorporate as an ingredient in creams for hands, feet, or elbows.
Synergies in skin and hair care
For a nourishing body butter, the synergy with Organic Shea Butter and Lavender Essential Oil completes deep hydration. For facial creams destined for mature or dry skin, use it alongside Rosa Mosqueta Oil or Olive Squalane, and antioxidant actives such as Coenzyme Q10. As an ingredient in a cream for dry or atopic skin, combining it with Ceramides and Bisabolol completes skin barrier repair.
As a base for a lip balm, it combines harmoniously with Cocoa Butter and Apricot Oil. For a regenerating body butter, it blends well with Avocado Oil and Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil.
For a rich hair mask, it combines efficiently with Amla Oil and Organic Babassu Oil. As a treatment for dry ends, the synergy with Phyto-Silicone brings shine and smoothing without weight. For the care of very dry and damaged hair, it pairs ideally with Argan Oil, Ricin Oil, or Murumuru Butter, forming restructuring hair masks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does mango butter smell like fresh fruit?
No. Because it is extracted from the kernel inside the fruit (not from the juicy pulp), mango butter has a native fatty scent with subtle vegetable notes.
What is the difference compared to shea butter?
Mango butter has a softer texture that is easier to work with, and a similarly dominated stearic and oleic fatty acid profile, but with a lower concentration of unsaponifiable fractions compared to unrefined shea. It is generally less grainy and easier to melt.
Is it comedogenic?
It has a moderate comedogenicity rating, lower than cocoa butter but higher than kokum butter. It is not recommended to apply it pure to a very oily or severely acne-prone complexion.
Bibliography and resources
- Mandl, J. A., et al. (2020) Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Mango Butter. Journal of Cosmetic Science
- Nadeem, M., et al. (2016) Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology
- CosIng Database. Regulatory status of Mangifera Indica Seed Butter. European Commission.
Safety in use
Cosmetic product for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage, preservation
Keep the container closed, in a cool place, away from direct light.
Details
Code
D-1045
Categories
Status
Natural compliant
Suitable for
cosmetics
Key benefits
emollient, moisturizing, nourishing, protector
Texture
medium
Skin care
Conditioners, Eye Creams, Face creams
Skin type
Dry, Mature, Normal, Sensitive
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Hand creams, Lotion bars, Nail oils/creams, Ointments
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Solid shampoos
Hair type
Curly, Damaged, Dry, Normal
Kids
Conditioners, Creams
Make-up
Lip balm
Use level
1 - 100 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Tatjana Petersen
28 Jun
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Ramo S.
05 Mar 2025
I use it in almost all skin compositions, creams, butters, ointments, etc. It gives a very fine texture to the compositions.
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Ramo S.
10 Jan 2025
Creamy and smooth texture . it's in almost all the skincare products I make. I simply can't do without it !
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Liliana M.
10 Dec 2024
I ordered mango butter for the first time and I am extremely satisfied. It spreads and melts really easily on the skin.
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Carciumaru C.
10 Dec 2024
A natural butter, very nourishing, which brings skin and many other benefits. It has a dense, viscous, nourishing texture.
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Bianca I.
10 Dec 2024
This is my first time buying and using, but I'm more than thrilled. It doesn't smell as I expected, but the moisturizing is wonderful. I've used it on my body, but I will use it on my hair.
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Ramo S.
10 Dec 2024
Very nourishing for the skin. Smooth and rich texture. Very versatile, I use it in almost all skincare products.
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Kurt J.
26 Oct 2024
En rigtig god og nærende smør, som er næsten duft-neutral. Jeg bruger den for det meste direkte på huden.
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Cecilia c.
10 Oct 2024
I use it mostly in all creams. moisturizing Creamy texture, easy to apply. I am delighted with it!
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Ramo S.
10 Oct 2024
Great for the skin, it softens and gives added comfort to dry skin. I finished it immediately. Must order another one.
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Tatiana C.
10 Oct 2024
Super mango butter I use it for skin, body and hair :) I love it
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Ramo S.
10 Oct 2024
This is the second time I've bought. I really like its texture, but also the effect. It intensely nourishes the skin. It immediately feels different.
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Adina M.
10 Oct 2024
I used it to prepare a body butter, cold. It works easily, is even, doesn't raise the problem of granules as with shea butter.
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Ana C.
10 Oct 2024
I recommend for dry skin, protects the skin and hair from UV rays, it is perfect especially for a day at the beach, helps moisturize the hair and skin and prevents breakage or splitting of hair.me being discolored hair, I had many problems with it but Mango butter in combination with other butters, are a miracle for repairing and protecting hair.
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Stefania V.
10 Oct 2024
This natural remedy has the ability to intensely moisturize the skin and soothe irritated skin. It is of good quality, I have used it in sugar body scrub and CP soaps.
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Rodica B.
22 May 2024
Quality speaks its word,so I found something that I definitely know where to buy it,thank you
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Catalina Laura C.
22 May 2024
I have ordered two butters, organic cocoa butter and mango butter, both are very hard, even dry on the edges of the container, can not be used as such as it says in the product descriptions. I have ordered butters before and they were not this consistency. Please can you suggest a recipe so I can use them. I have also ordered oils, containers and floral waters which I am very pleased with.
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Oana M.
22 May 2024
I use it as a base in skin and body creams.
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Ani D.
22 May 2024
I think it will be among my favorite products.I am thrilled with it.
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Anisoara M.
05 Jan 2024
Mango butter is a super quality product. I use it especially for creams and lip balm! I highly recommend it!