Mango Seed Butter
Mango Seed Butter is a rich, creamy natural butter extracted from the seeds of the mango fruit. It has a soft, balm-like texture that melts easily on the skin, making it a popular alternative to shea butter in UK skincare and lip products. Gentle and deeply nourishing, it is widely used in creams, balms and hair treatments for its smoothing and protective qualities.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, mango seed butter functions as an emollient and occlusive agent, forming a breathable film on the skin or hair that helps lock in moisture while softening and conditioning. Its balanced fatty acid profile, including stearic and oleic acids, gives it a smooth, non-greasy feel and good spreadability, allowing it to be easily incorporated into lip balms, body butters, face creams and hair masks. It also helps improve product texture and stability in both anhydrous and emulsion formulations popular with British brands.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises and softens dry skin
- Helps smooth and condition lips
- Improves skin elasticity and suppleness
- Provides a protective barrier against environmental stressors
- Tames frizz and adds shine to dry or coarse hair
- Non-greasy feel suitable for everyday use
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, rough or flaky skin
Where it comes from
Mango Seed Butter is obtained from the kernels (seeds) inside the large stones of the mango fruit (Mangifera indica), a tropical tree native to South Asia and widely cultivated in India, the world’s largest producer.