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Mango Seed Butter

aka mangifera indica seed butter · mango butter · mango kernel fat

A rich tropical butter with a high stearic and oleic acid content used in premium moisturisers and emollient formulations. Provides conditioning texture in premium clean face creams.

Benefits
  • Rich emollient
  • Stearic acid contributes barrier-supporting occlusive function
  • Antioxidant vitamin E and polyphenols
  • Phytosterol anti-inflammatory activity
  • Conditions and softens skin without greasiness
Example uses
  • Premium face creams
  • Nourishing body butters
  • Lip treatments
  • Protective balms
  • Anti-ageing night creams
Formulation notes

Semi-solid at room temperature; melts on skin contact. Requires tocopherol antioxidant for shelf stability. High stearic acid content provides structure in balm formulas.

Watchouts

High stearic + oleic acid content (stearic ~40%, oleic ~40%) — moderate comedogenicity. Not appropriate for acne-prone skin in high concentrations.

Clean beauty perception

Strongly accepted in clean beauty — tropical botanical, farm-to-face narrative, no safety concerns.