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
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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.