Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter
AKA “Dika Tree”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter
AKA: Dika Tree
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter is the fat obtained from the kernels of the Dika Tree, Irvingia gabonensis, Simarubaceae
Family
Irvingiaceae
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
192230-28-7
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used traditionally by West African communities as a body butter and skin conditioning agent. Known as African mango seed butter, it has been used for centuries in traditional African skincare for its emollient properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR