Common Name(s): Mango seed oil,mango kernel oil,mango butter oil

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Nourishes skin with mango kernel oil's stearic-rich, antioxidant-active emolliency.

Why It's Used: Mango seed kernel oil (stearic ~42%, oleic ~44%) is a tropical equivalent of shea butter; contains mangiferin — a xanthone antioxidant unique to mango — providing potent antioxidant activity alongside deep emolliency.

How It Works: Stearic acid provides structured occlusive emolliency; oleic acid provides penetration; mangiferin provides antioxidant protection; natural tocopherols contribute vitamin e activity; solid at room temperature.

Typically Found In: Rich tropical skin care,body butters,lip products,anti-aging formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–20%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Expressed from mangifera indica seed kernels; tropical plant; naturally abundant mango seed is often a byproduct of mango processing. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 – low-moderate (stearic acid-based)

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare mango/anacardiaceae sensitivity.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Shea butter,cocoa butter,other plant butters

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Mango seed oil contains mangiferin — the most abundant xanthone in mango and one of the most studied plant antioxidants; its fatty acid profile closely resembles shea butter making it a tropical shea alternative; mango seed is an abundant food industry byproduct.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary