# Mango Butter for Skin

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/mango-butter/
- Published: 2016-09-01T00:34:00+00:00
- Author: Au Natural Organics Team

## Refined Mango Butter for Skin & Balms

Mango butter for skin is a firm, nearly odorless butter that melts on contact with
warm skin. This refined butter is pressed from Mangifera indica seeds and suits 
body balms, hand care and lip-care formulas. Choose it when you want a mild base
that leaves room for the other ingredients in your blend.

## Benefits and uses

 * Refined Mangifera indica seed butter
 * Nearly odorless; firm until warmed
 * For body balms, hands and cosmetic formulas

## Details

  |  Botanical name |  _Mangifera indica_ (mango) |  
 |  Origin |  India |  
 |  Part used |  Seed kernel |  
 |  Extraction |  Pressed from the kernel, then refined |  
 |  Texture |  Firm, melts on skin |  
 |  Ingredients |  100% _Mangifera indica_ seed butter |

## How to use mango butter for skin

 1. **Body:** warm a small amount between your hands and smooth over dry skin.
 2. **Lips and hands:** rub a little into dry lips, cuticles and hands.
 3. **DIY:** melt into body butters, lip balms, soaps and hair creams.

Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Store below 25°C (77°F), sealed. It
may soften in warm weather; this does not affect quality.

## Frequently asked questions

### How is mango butter different from shea butter?

Mango butter feels lighter and less waxy than shea, and the two are often used together.

### Does it smell of mango?

No. Refined mango butter is nearly odourless.

### Why did it melt in transit?

It softens in heat. Let it cool and it will firm up again.

[Read where mango butter comes from and how it is made](https://aunaturalorganics.com/ingredient/mango/).

For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use 
if irritation occurs.

### Does mango butter smell like mango fruit?

This refined mango seed butter is nearly odorless. It is made from the seed, so 
a strong fruity mango fragrance should not be expected.