Sweet Homemade Mango Body Butter soothes cracked skin and quickly minimizes the look of wrinkles. Make your own in just a few steps!
This Homemade Mango Body Butter is…
Easy
Fast
Lovely
Totally free of artificial ingredients!
Everything You Need to Know About Mango Butter
When one thinks of mango butter, the first thing that may come to mind is a sweet, mango flavored spread for mac nut muffins. But this mango butter is made with coconut oil and vitamin E to create a luscious body cream. Homemade Mango Body Butter has the ability to hydrate, plump, and protect the skin.
Mango butter comes in different forms, such as in tubs or bricks, and is derived from mango seed kernels. The seeds are roasted and pressed to release oils that are then processed into a firm butter. Mango seeds are high in antioxidants and vitamins, such as vitamins A, C, and E. This blend nourishes the skin, relieving redness while also providing moisturizing and plumping power.
Mango body butter is amazing – try it just once, and you’ll be hooked – and it’s usually very expensive to buy. That’s why I developed this homemade recipe – to save money and time. Self-care shouldn’t be expensive – and now it doesn’t have to be!
Ingredients for Homemade Mango Body Butter
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is developed from a creamy blend of coconut ‘meat’ which is full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties. When combined with mango butter, it whips into a lush lotion. The best kind of coconut oil is virgin or unrefined as it has the highest amount of beneficial nutrients.
Mango Butter – Mango butter is extracted from the mango seed and provides great hydrating and skin-smoothing advantages when used daily. It helps reduce the look of wrinkles and can quickly calm irritation. It is an excellent substitute for other butters, such as shea or cocoa, providing similar – if not better – beautifying abilities.
Vitamin E Oil – Vitamin E oil is highly regarded as an anti-aging serum. It helps the skin look firmer, eases fine lines, and protects from free radicals.
Essential Oils (optional) – Essential oils have aromatherapy effects, such as calming or uplifting, and pair well with the homemade mango body butter. They offer a natural scent rather than using a synthetic fragrance oil, which keeps the recipe free from artificial ingredients.
How to Make Homemade Mango Body Butter
Step One: Melt the coconut oil and mango butter in a double boiler over low heat.
Step Two: Once melted, remove from heat and cool until semi-solid, but still soft, (~2 hours). Move to the fridge to hasten the process.
Step Four: When semi-solid, use a standing or handheld mixer with whisk attachments to whip the mixture into a fluffy cream, approximately 2 minutes.
Step Five: Add the vitamin E oil and essential oils (if using). Whisk a few times more to incorporate.
Step Six: Scoop the body butter into an airtight jar. Store in a cool, dry place for up to six months. It can be used daily for gorgeous, hydrated skin!
FAQ
Yes! Homemade mango body butter is very good for the skin, as it offers intense hydrating power which lessens the look of wrinkles and calms irritation.
To make homemade mango body butter, melt coconut oil and mango butter in a double boiler. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool until semi-solid. Add in vitamin E oil and optional essential oils, then whip into a cream using a hand mixer. Scoop into a jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to six months. Use daily for gorgeous skin!
Homemade mango body butter can last up to six months when stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. If it begins to smell soured or mold grows on the inside, stop use and dispose of it immediately.
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Sweet mango body butter soothes cracked skin, minimizes the look of wrinkles, and provides UV ray protection. Make your own in just a few steps!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: ~1 cup
Ingredients
3/4 cup coconut oil, unrefined
1/2 cup mango butter
1 tablespoon vitamin E oil
Optional: 10 drops essential oil of your choice
Instructions
Melt the mango oil and cocoa butter in a double boiler over low heat.
Once melted, remove from heat and let cool until semi-solid, but still soft, (~2 hours). Move to the fridge to hasten the process.
When semi-solid, use a standing or handheld mixer with whisk attachments to whip the mixture into a fluffy cream, approximately 2 minutes.
Add the vitamin E oil and essential oils (if using). Whisk a few times more to incorporate.
Scoop the body butter into an airtight jar. Use it daily and luxuriate in the homemade hydration!
