When it comes to skin and hair benefits, Mango Butter (derived from mango kernels) has a lighter, smoother feel than shea butter though both melt into skin. Its high levels of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids seal and protect strands, and are high in antioxidants to shield from environmental stressors like sun and heat damage.

Rich in vitamins A and E, Mango Butter has a deep moisturizing and regenerative effect on both strands and scalp. It fortifies strands from the inside out, softens dry hair, reduces breakage, and smooths split ends. These vitamins are also amazing when it comes to locking in moisture and helping to prevent scalp irritation and flaking—without ever leaving the hair greasy or limp.

The fatty acids in Mango Butter also provide essential nutrients that improve both scalp and hair health, which leads to stronger hair follicles and a reduction in breakage.

If you color your hair, and want to keep it from fading, Mango Butter’s protective qualities make it a natural for adding a layer of protection to strands. This also holds true when it comes to using hot tools like blow dryers and irons, or after chemical treatments.

Where It’s Sourced

Mango Butter is extracted from the kernel of the mango fruit. Mangoes are native to South Asia (they’re the unofficial national fruit of the Philippines, and the national fruit of India and Pakistan). The oil-bearing mango seeds are placed inside a hydraulic press machine, where they undergo high pressure and friction in order to release their oils into a pressing barrel.

The Behind-the-Scenes Science: Reduces Shedding, Boosts Hydration

An eight-week clinical study examined the effects of Mango Butter on various skin ailments of the foot. The volunteers started out with cracked skin and extreme dryness. The efficacy of the Mango Butter treatments were judged based on the reduction of these ailments, rehydration of skin, absorption into skin, and improvement of the overall smoothness and appearance of the skin. At the end of the study, Mango Butter was shown to have a high potential to yield excellent emolliency. It was shown to rebuild the protective skin barrier and actively replenishes moisture, leaving the skin silky, smooth and hydrated. The same healing, smoothing, and deep moisturization benefits are applicable to the hair and scalp.

References

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792546/
2. Bhattacharya K, Shukla VK. Mango butter in cosmetic formulations. Cosmet Toil. 2002;117:65–70.