Unscented Mango Butter
Unscented Mango Butter — INCI Information
INCI name: Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Botanical name: Mangifera indica L.
Common names: Mango Butter, Mango Kernel Butter
Plant family: Anacardiaceae
Part used: Seed kernel
CAS number: 90063-86-8
EC number: 290-045-4
Processing: Refined and deodorized
Origin: Plant-derived vegetable fat
Product description
Unscented Mango Butter is a refined and deodorized vegetable butter obtained from mango seed kernels. Refining removes most of its natural color and aroma, producing a smooth, off-white butter with a neutral scent.
“Unscented,” “refined” or “deodorized” does not change the INCI name. It remains Mangifera Indica Seed Butter. The European Commission defines it as the fat obtained from mango seeds.
Cosmetic functions
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Skin-conditioning
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Emollient
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Softens and smooths the skin
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Reduces moisture loss by supporting the skin’s lipid barrier
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Adds body, firmness and creaminess to formulations
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Conditions dry-looking hair and improves product slip
Its officially recognized cosmetic function is skin-conditioning. COSMILE Europe
Physical properties
Appearance: Off-white to pale-cream solid butter
Odour: Neutral or very faint characteristic odour
Texture: Smooth, firm and non-brittle
Melting range: Usually approximately 30–40°C, depending on grade
Solubility: Oil-soluble; insoluble in water
Main fatty acids: Oleic acid and stearic acid, with smaller amounts of palmitic and linoleic acids
Typical usage rate
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Creams and lotions: 2–10%
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Body butters: 5–30%
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Whipped butter formulations: 10–100%
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Balms and salves: 5–40%
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Lip balms: 5–20%
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Hair conditioners and masks: 1–10%
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Soap: 5–15%
Applications
Suitable for body butters, creams, lotions, balms, lip products, massage bars, soaps, hair conditioners, hair masks and products designed for dry-feeling skin.
Formulation guidance
Add mango butter to the heated oil phase and melt gently. Avoid prolonged or excessive heating. To reduce the possibility of graininess, melt the butter completely, mix thoroughly and cool the finished product evenly.
Although the raw butter is unscented, the finished product should only be marketed as fragrance-free if no fragrance, perfuming essential oil or masking fragrance has been added.
