Natural butters are plant-derived, semi-solid or solid fats that are used in cosmetic and personal care products. They are extracted from various fruits, nuts and seeds, and include:
  1. Mango Butter: extracted from the seed of the mango fruit and known for its moisturizing properties.
  2. Cocoa Butter: obtained from the cacao bean and used as a moisturizer and emollient.
  3. Shea Butter: derived from the nuts of the shea tree and used for skin hydration and protection.
  4. Kokum Butter: obtained from the kokum fruit and used as a moisturizer and for skin softening.
Today’s highlight is Mango Butter. Can mango butter hold its weight in a battle against other natural butters?
For starters Mango Butter much like Cocoa, Shea, and Kokum butters are all used in cosmetic and personal care products but they have some subtle and distinct differences:

Mango Butter vs Cocoa Butter

  1. Source: Mango Butter is extracted from the seed of the mango fruit, while Cocoa Butter is obtained from the cacao bean.
  2. Texture: Mango Butter is softer and has a whipped consistency, while Cocoa Butter is harder and has a more dense texture.
  3. Moisturizing properties: Both Mango Butter and Cocoa Butter are known for their moisturizing properties, but Mango Butter is lighter and absorbs into the skin more easily, while Cocoa Butter is heavier and forms a protective barrier on the skin.
  4. Scent: Mango Butter has a light, fruity scent, while Cocoa Butter has a rich, chocolate-like aroma.
  5. Benefits: Both Mango Butter and Cocoa Butter provide hydration and nourishment to the skin, but Mango Butter is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while Cocoa Butter is high in antioxidants and can help improve skin elasticity.

Mango Butter vs Shea Butter

  1. Source: Mango Butter is extracted from the seed of the mango fruit, while Shea Butter is derived from the nuts of the shea tree.
  2. Texture: Mango Butter has a whipped, creamy consistency, while Shea Butter is denser and has a slightly grainy texture.
  3. Moisturizing properties: Both Mango Butter and Shea Butter are known for their moisturizing properties, but Shea Butter is more emollient, providing intense hydration, while Mango Butter is lighter and absorbs into the skin more easily.
  4. Scent: Mango Butter has a light, fruity scent, while Shea Butter has a nutty, slightly earthy aroma.
  5. Benefits: Both Mango Butter and Shea Butter provide hydration and nourishment to the skin, but Shea Butter is also rich in fatty acids and vitamin A, which can help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Mango Butter has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe and protect sensitive skin.

Mango Butter vs KoKum Butter

  1. Source: Mango Butter is extracted from the seed of the mango fruit, while Kokum Butter is obtained from the kokum fruit.
  2. Texture: Mango Butter has a whipped, creamy consistency, while Kokum Butter is harder and has a dense texture.
  3. Moisturizing properties: Both Mango Butter and Kokum Butter are known for their moisturizing properties, but Kokum Butter is more emollient, providing intense hydration, while Mango Butter is lighter and absorbs into the skin more easily.
  4. Scent: Mango Butter has a light, fruity scent, while Kokum Butter is odorless.
  5. Benefits: Both Mango Butter and Kokum Butter provide hydration and nourishment to the skin, but Kokum Butter is also rich in antioxidants and can help improve skin elasticity. Mango Butter has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe and protect sensitive skin.
Mango Butter has proven to be an effective tool within any cosmetic/personal care product DIY arsenal. The only question is how do you plan on using it.
Oh – head over here to find out how you can use our Raw Mango Butter to make Natural Butter Soaps.