Profile: Mango Vegetable Butter.
Commonly known as: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Mangifera indica.
Extraction process: The process involves pressing of mango kernels, filtration, degumming, neutralisation, bleaching with bleaching earth, and vacuum deodorisation.
Family: Anacardiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Kernel of the almond.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from India and Burma. Today, it is cultivated in all tropical countries, particularly in Africa, Reunion Island, Mauritius, the Seychelles, the West Indies and Brazil.
Blooming: From December to February.
Origin, provenance: Saint-Domingue, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica.
Phytochemical composition: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid); monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid); saturated fatty acids (stearic acid, palmitic acid, eicosanoic acid), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, avenasterol), oleic alcohol, squalene, sterols, polyphenols (catechin, epicatechin, propyl benzoate).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Solid at room temperature and liquid above 40°C; Colour: White to light yellow; Scent: Mild, slightly fruity, distinctive; Feel: Rich, oily and melting.
Physical properties: Density: 0.90 - 0.91 g/cm3; Saponification value: 178 - 200; Oxidative potential: Stable; Comedogenicity index: 0; Insoluble in water and ethanol.
Concerns: Nourishing, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioner, softening, protective, emollient, pliable, soothing, antioxidant, protective.
Effect: All skin types, particularly dry, dehydrated, sensitive and mature skin; All hair and scalp types, especially dry, brittle, damaged and dull hair.
Details
Properties
Anti-inflammatory : Alleviate itching and certain redness through the action of phytosterols;
Antioxidant : Combat free radicals by donating an electron, capable of inflicting damage to DNA and proteins and accelerating cellular ageing, thanks to the presence of polyphenols in the composition of mango butter, specifically in catechins;
Hair Conditioner : Prevents breakages and the formation of split ends by protecting the internal structures of the hair through the creation of a coating around the hair fibre, thanks to its richness in unsaturated fatty acids;
Emollient, nourishing : Restoring the cohesion of the cells in the stratum corneum, the natural protective barrier of the epidermis, thanks to the saturated fatty acids found in mango butter;
Protector : Strengthening the skin's hydrolipidic film to limit the impact of external aggressions (cold, UV, wind, pollution...) and prevent its dehydration by forming a protective layer on the surface of the epidermis.
Applications
Facial Care (lip balms, creams, face masks);
Body Care (body creams/lotions, sun care and after-sun treatments, massage balms, hand creams, body moisturising balms);
Hair Care (shampoos, conditioner creams, detanglers, nourishing hair masks, balms, restorative serums);
Hygiene (deodorants, soaps).
Method of Preservation
Store in a well-ventilated location at a temperature between 2 and 8°C, and shielded from direct sunlight.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Mango butter is not known to have any contraindications, except in cases of allergy. It can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as by children.
