Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter
AKA “mango seed butter
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter
AKA: Mango seed butter
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
mangifera indica (mango) seed butter is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90063-86-8
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Mango has been cultivated in South Asia for over 4,000 years; the kernel has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional cosmetics for skin nourishment and healing. Traditional Indian beauty practices incorporated mango butter for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR