I just received a bag of mango butter and I must say I am in love! At first I wasn’t sure what to expect but very clearly from the first application of this butter on my skin I knew I can never be without. So what is mango butter and what is it good for? Let’s look at the profile for this incredible butter.
INCI:Mangifera indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Color: pale gold
Shelf Life: 1 – 2 Years
Mango butter is an odorless butter obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. Although solid at room temperature it melts on contact. It has a melting point of about 100 degrees higher than that of shea butter (about 85 degrees). Because of this it makes it an ideal raw ingredient to use in solid bath products such as lip balms and lotion bars. In fact, it is a great alternative butter to that of shea butter to use in the summer months.
Like all butters, mango butter is moisturizing for the skin. It is said to help the skin retain its elasticity and it is a great ingredient to use for people with eczema and/or psoriasis.
It can be used as is or in combination with other soft oils in the formulation of bath products and soap. The usage rate can go as high as 100% for solid bath products.