Mango Butter

What is it?

The butter pressed from the mango seeds.

Appearance

Soft solid white butter.

Texture

Rich, creamy, and a soft solid.

Scent

Nothing too noticeable.

Absorbency Speed

Fast and lovely, with a dry finish.

Solubility

Oil

Why do we use it in formulations?

It gives a wonderful dry finish to anything you use it in, making it awesome in body butters and other 100% oil based concoctions.

Approximate Melting Point

36°C / 98°F

Do you need it?

If you like butters, but don’t like the greasy finish something like shea butter leaves, you need mango butter. It’s amazing.

Refined or unrefined?

I’ve only ever used (or found) refined, and I like it.

Strengths

It has a fantastic dry feel that helps oil based things feel less greasy.

Weaknesses

It’s one of the pricier butters.

Alternatives & Substitutions

Cupuacu butter and shea butter are similar in terms of melting point and texture, but they are much slower to absorb—especially the shea butter.

How to Work with It

It’s great in pretty much anything, though I love it in body butters, balms, and salves.

Storage & Shelf Life

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, mango butter should last at least one year.

Tips, Tricks, and Quirks

Try replacing shea butter with mango butter in recipes you find to be too greasy.

Recommended starter amount

250g (0.5lb)

Where to Buy it

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.

Some Formulations that Use Mango Butter

Originally published on September 19, 2016