Mango Butter
Mango butter is a luxurious, skin-loving ingredient derived from the seed of the mango fruit. Research has demonstrated that mango butter yields excellent emollient for skin protection, with clinical studies showing complete repair of worn and cracked skin in human volunteers, validating its value as a specialty ingredient in cosmeceutical formulations.
About
INCI Name
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Origin
Plant-derived. Mango butter is a creamy, semi-solid fat extracted from the seed of the mango fruit, a tropical fruit native to South Asia but now cultivated globally across India, China, Brazil, and Mexico.It is obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the mango seed kernel.
Key Skin Benefits
Deep hydration — Research found that applying mango butter topically helped restore moisture by forming a protective lipid film on the skin's surface, leading to improved hydration and reduced trans-epidermal water loss.
Wound healing & skin repair — Literature confirms mango butter's bacteriostatic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity, supporting its use as a curative and protective ingredient in topical formulations.
Barrier strengthening — The saturated fatty acids in mango butter have a structure similar to the lipids that make up the stratum corneum of the epidermis, allowing them to integrate and helping to prevent skin dehydration.
How To Use
Skin Type
Suitable for all skin types. Its lighter texture compared to shea or cocoa butter makes it particularly well suited to combination skin, warmer climates, and daily facial use.
Comedogenic Rating
2 out of 5 — low to moderately low, making it broadly non-pore-clogging for most skin types.
Pairs Well With
Shea butter — balances richness for body butters
Almond oil — adds lightweight slip and vitamin E
Rosehip oil — combines antioxidant and regenerative properties
Used In
F.A.Q’s
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Yes, mango butter is non-comedogenic, which means it is unlikely to block pores. If you have acne-prone skin, it can be used to keep skin hydrated without contributing to breakouts.
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Mango butter and shea butter contain similar fatty acids but in different proportions. Mango butter has a higher amount of oleic acid and tends to melt more easily, while shea butter takes longer to melt and has a smokier natural scent.
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Mango butter is considered an effective remedy for dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It offers skin protection through its emollient action and helps soothe the itching, redness, and inflammation associated with these conditions.
