Mango butter (Mangifera indica)
What mango butter is, how classical Indian texts describe it, what published studies show and where they fall short, how to use it safely, and which GraceYes products contain it.
Names
Aam (Hindi); Amra (Sanskrit). It is pressed from the seed kernel.
Classical Indian view
API Vol III (Amra seed) lists Tvagroga (skin disorders) among the uses of the seed. It does not describe the refined butter.
Key facts
It melts at about 32–36°C, close to skin temperature. It contains stearic and oleic acids and mangiferin.
What studies show
A seed-kernel extract (not the butter) was antioxidant and protected collagen in the lab (PubMed).
Limits
There are no human skin trials of the butter.
Safety
Mango contact allergy is rare and linked to the fruit and peel (PubMed).
GraceYes products that contain it
Baby Cream, Hand & Feet Cream, Lip Scrub, White Willow Soap.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Studies are linked so you can read them yourself. Always patch-test a new product, and speak to a doctor about any skin or scalp condition.