Mango Butter (Cosmetic Grade)

Mango butter (cosmetic grade) is a rich, nourishing plant butter widely used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulations. It’s known for being lightweight, non-greasy, and deeply moisturizing, making it a favorite alternative to shea or cocoa butter.

What is Mango Butter

• Extracted from the kernel/seed of the mango fruit (Mangifera indica).
• Cosmetic grade = refined and purified for safe topical use.
• Can be used alone or blended into creams, balms, soaps, and hair treatments.

Properties

• Color: Off-white to pale yellow (refined) / ivory to light brown (unrefined).
• Texture: Firm at room temperature, melts on skin contact.
• Absorption: Lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy compared to shea butter.
• Shelf life: ~1–2 years (stable, rich in antioxidants).
• Composition: Rich in stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and vitamin E.

Benefits & Uses

Skin Benefits

• Moisturizing → softens dry, rough, and flaky skin.
• Non-comedogenic → won’t clog pores, suitable for acne-prone skin.
• Soothing → calms irritation, redness, and sensitive skin.
• Anti-aging → antioxidants and fatty acids help reduce fine lines and improve elasticity.
• Healing → supports skin repair (good for scars, stretch marks, eczema).

Hair Benefits

• Hydration & shine → deeply conditions without heaviness.
• Strengthening → nourishes hair shaft and reduces breakage.
• Scalp soothing → helps dryness and flakiness.

Cosmetic Applications

• Body butters & creams
• Lip balms & chapsticks
• Soaps (adds hardness & creaminess)
• Hair masks, conditioners, and leave-in products
• Healing salves and lotions

How to Use

• Direct: Apply a small amount to dry skin areas.
• Whipped body butter: Blend with shea/cocoa butter and oils for a fluffy moisturizer.
• Lip balm: Mix with beeswax + carrier oil for softening lip care.
• Hair mask: Melt with coconut or argan oil, apply as a pre-wash treatment.

Safety & Precautions

• Generally very safe and non-irritating.
• Rarely causes allergies (unlike mango fruit peel, which can trigger reactions).
• For external use only (not edible unless labeled as food grade).

✅ Quick DIY Recipe – Whipped Mango Body Butter

• 50g mango butter
• 30g shea butter
• 20ml sweet almond oil
• 10drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Whip until fluffy → lightweight, nourishing moisturizer for silky smooth skin.