Mango Butter

Butter · Mangifera indica

Mango Butter

The smooth all-rounder

A smooth, firm-yet-soft butter pressed from mango kernels — a near-odourless, easily spreadable butter that softens on contact, prized as a lighter, less greasy alternative to shea and cocoa. Hover any measure to see where mango butter sits on the scale.

Texture
Firm
Hard
Firm
Soft
How solid it is at room temperature. Harder butters and waxes add structure; softer ones spread easily.
Melt Point
Body Temp
High
Body Temp
Low
The temperature at which it melts. Body-temp butters melt on contact with skin; high-melt waxes stay solid.
Finish
Slight Sheen
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the butter stable.
The Basics

What it is

Mango butter is pressed from the kernel inside the mango stone. It's a smooth, firm-but-soft, near-odourless butter that melts readily on contact with skin and spreads more easily than cocoa butter.

Balanced between stearic and oleic acids, it conditions and softens without feeling as heavy or greasy as some butters — a versatile, well-tolerated all-rounder for creams, balms and body blends.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameMangifera indica
OriginSouth Asia
SourceSeed kernels
Melt point~30–35°C
ColourOff-white
ComedogenicLow–Moderate (2)
Also calledMango kernel butter
Where it comes from

The Tree & The Kernel

Mango tree

The Mango Tree

A large tropical evergreen bearing the beloved sweet fruit, each holding a single flat stone.

Mango kernel

The Kernels

The kernel inside the stone is pressed to yield a smooth, pale butter.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Mango butter balances oleic and stearic acids. A typical breakdown:

Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
45%
Stearic Acid saturated
42%
Palmitic Acid saturated
7%
Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
4%
Beyond Fatty Acids

What makes it so versatile:

Balanced Oleic & Stearic
A near-even split that softens skin while holding structure.
Light, Non-Greasy Feel
Spreads and absorbs more easily than cocoa or shea.
Tocopherols & Phytosterols
Natural antioxidants and soothing sterols from the kernel.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Smooth & Versatile

An easy-spreading, well-tolerated all-round butter.

Softening

Conditions and smooths without a heavy, greasy feel.

Light Structure

Adds body to creams and balms while staying spreadable.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Mango butter is our smooth all-rounder — we use it where a blend wants softening body without the weight of cocoa or the scent of some other butters.

Its easy spread and near-neutral aroma make it a dependable base for creams, balms and body blends.

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