Mango Butter
Mangifera indica
A plant butter from mango seed kernels. It is semi-solid at room temperature and melts into the skin, giving balms and body products a creamy texture and smooth glide.
In Skin Botanist formulas, mango butter adds body and softness without making the finish feel overly heavy.
Skin benefits
Formula structure
Adds body, cushion and a creamy glide to balms, butters and solid skincare.
Skin comfort
Helps soften the feel of dry or rough skin without the strong scent of some unrefined butters.
Formula structure
Supports waterless formulas by contributing both structure and emollience.
Botanical field note
Research and evidence
We do not choose ingredients because they sound natural. We look at supplier quality, formulation role and available research before an ingredient earns a place in a Skin Botanist formula. For customers who want to go deeper, the reputable research papers and source notes we have reviewed are listed below.
Mango butter has been studied as a natural fat in skin-repair formulations, where it functions as an emollient and occlusive butter. Research on mango-seed butter supports its use for softening, cushioning and helping seal in moisture in rich skincare formulas.
Included because it has a clear formulation role: it gives texture, melt and comfort. It supports Skin Botanist’s preference for simple formulas where every ingredient has a purpose. ; pale yellow-white solid butter. Patch test before use. People with strong mango or related plant sensitivities should use caution.
Questions customers ask
What is Mango Butter?
Mango Butter is a botanical ingredient used in skincare for its conditioning feel and practical role in oil-based formulas. Its botanical name is Mangifera indica.
How is Mango Butter used in skincare?
Mango Butter is selected for a clear formula role, whether that is skin-conditioning, structure, glide, aroma or antioxidant support.
Why does Skin Botanist use it?
We choose ingredients for supplier quality, formulation purpose and available research. Mango Butter gives formulas an elegant, recognisable botanical base with a clear skin-conditioning role.
Is there anything to be aware of?
Patch test before use, especially on sensitive skin. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity to this ingredient family, avoid use.
