Tropical plant butter that restores comfort to dry skin and hair
Mango butter is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the mango fruit, which preserves a rich profile of natural fatty acids and plant sterols. This solid vegetable fat has a firm texture at room temperature but melts smoothly on contact with skin, releasing a nourishing complex that supports the skin barrier. The 100 gram size is well suited for home formulators and small trial batches who want to test a recipe before committing to a larger volume. This product belongs to the category of Butters, which brings together dense plant fats used for creams, balms and solid sticks.
The primary use of mango butter is in skincare for the face and body, particularly for dry, dehydrated skin prone to flaking. It appears in hand and foot creams, lip balms, elbow and heel sticks, anti-aging formulations and products designed to restore elasticity after weight loss or pregnancy. In haircare, mango butter is a common ingredient in masks and leave-in treatments for dry and damaged hair, helping to reduce split ends and improve manageability. Another significant application is protective balms for cold weather and after-sun care, since the fat softens the outer skin layer effectively. To a smaller extent the ingredient is used in candle making as an additive that improves the pliability of finished candles, and only rarely appears in soap formulations.
Mango butter blends well with other solid and liquid oils. Paired with Refined Pumpkin Seed Butter, it creates a balanced base for restorative creams with antioxidant support. For scalp care and hair strengthening formulas, a combination with Laminaria Butter works well, contributing a mineral-rich element. For products focused on regeneration and protection against environmental stress, mango butter is often introduced alongside Sea Buckthorn Butter, resulting in a rich formula for rough and weathered skin.
The recommended dosage of mango butter in formulations ranges from 5 to 20 percent of total product mass, depending on the desired firmness and richness of the final product. It should be introduced during the oil phase, melted in a water bath at around 55-65 degrees Celsius together with other solid fats and waxes, then gradually cooled before adding emulsifiers and heat-sensitive active ingredients. Store the butter in a tightly sealed container in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight, at temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, to prevent premature oxidation of the fatty acids.
Nourishing balm for cracked heels and elbows
Mango butter 45 g
Shea butter 20 g
Beeswax 10 g
Sweet almond oil 20 g
Vitamin E 3 ml
Melt the mango butter, shea butter and beeswax together in a water bath at approximately 60 degrees Celsius until fully liquid. Remove from heat and stir in the sweet almond oil until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Allow it to cool slightly to around 40 degrees, then add the vitamin E and mix again thoroughly. Pour the finished balm into tins or stick molds and let it set at room temperature for several hours before sealing with a lid.