Don't be fooled by the ease and simplicity of this mango body butter recipe. Sure, it comes together in a cinch and requires only a few ingredients, but boy, is it luxurious.
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Call me lazy, call me minimalistic, but when it comes to making body butters, I'm not a fan of unnecessary steps or an ingredient list that resembles a CVS receipt.
I challenged myself with this body butter to create the silkiest, non-oily, fast-absorbing, softest recipe possible with only a few ingredients. And ta-da: 3 ingredients is all it takes to make this body butter that is nothing short of AMAZING!
Skin Benefits of Mango Butter
Mango butter is extracted from the seed of the mango fruit. It's suitable for all skin types (even acne-prone skin) and has a lightweight, silky, smooth, rich and nourishing texture. It's great at strengthening the skin’s natural protective barrier, which helps your skin retain moisture and prevents damage and drying out (Source).
Mango butter is filled with skin-loving nutrients and antioxidants like omega 6 and 9 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E that can help reduce wrinkles, soothe psoriasis and eczema-prone skin, and prevent scars when regularly applied.
Skin Benefits of Camellia Seed Oil
Camellia seed oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the camellia oleifera plant. It has been treasured in Japan for decades because of its remarkable skin-restorative and hair-reviving properties.
Camellia seed oil has excellent moisturizing and skin-nourishing properties, all while being lightweight enough to be suitable even for acne-prone skin. In its molecular structure and density, it is, in fact, very similar to sebum - the skin's natural oil- allowing it to absorb quickly and deeply into the skin without feeling oily.
Like mango butter, camellia seed oil contains many beneficial nutrients like Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E that help preserve that youthful glow and minimize signs of aging. When applied regularly, it can even reduce dark spots on the skin.
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Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Spatula
- Medium-sized bowl (wide enough to fit both beaters of a handheld mixer)
- Small bowl or cup
- Digital kitchen scale (recommended)
- Handheld mixer
- Airtight containers for storing
Ingredients
makes enough to fill 2-3 4oz jars, loosely filled:
- Mango Butter (refined): 5.6oz / 160g
- Camellia Oil: 2.5oz / 72g
- Rose absolute essential oil (Diluted!): 2.5g or 100 drops (Note: the essential oil blend I'm using here is already premixed in jojoba oil, DON'T use this amount if your essential oil is undiluted!)
Instructions
- Measure and cut mango butter (at room temperature) into small cubes and place in a bowl
- Using an electric mixer, whip mango butter first on low and then on medium speed until it resembles a smooth paste
- Add camellia oil slowly while continuing to mix
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently to make sure everything is well incorporated
- Pro Tip: Scrape your spatula on the mixer's beaters instead of the bowl's rim. That way, it won't get too messy.
- Add rose essential oil and whip, scraping bowl halfway through
- Whip until your body butter is airy and holds its shape
- Transfer into an airtight container, making sure not to pack in too much to keep the mixture fluffy.
Until next time. Happy Tinkering!
Mango Body Butter Recipe
Lightweight, fast absorbing, easy to make mango body butter. Only 3 ingredients!
Ingredients
- Mango Butter refined: 5.6oz / 160g
- Camellia Oil: 2.5oz / 72g
- Rose absolute essential oil diluted: 2.5g or 100 drops (Note: the essential oil blend I'm using here is already premixed in jojoba oil, DON'T use this amount if your essential oil is undiluted!)
Instructions
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Cut mango butter into small chunks
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Using an electric mixer whip until smooth
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Add camellia oil and whip
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Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and whip again
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Add essential oil and whip
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Transfer to airtight container
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Use within 6 months
Sylvie says
Have you ever used another essential instead for this recipe ? Looking forward to receiving your answer
Thank you in advance
Celine says
I have used lavender, sweet orange and ylang ylang essential oil. Hope this helps.
Kit says
I look forward to trying this. Does it need a preservative?
Celine says
You won't need a preservative since it doesn't contain any water.
Kim says
Is it a good idea to add mica powders?
Celine says
Micas don't add any benefits to the skin, they're just for color. Make sure to use micas that are safe to use on skin.
Cindy says
Can unrefined mango butter be used?
Celine says
Absolutely.
Shanna BUtler says
Hi,
How can I make this body butter last longer up to at least a year?
Thank you!
Celine says
You try to add a small amount (1 tsp) of vitamin e oil.
deb murphy says
Isn,t mango butter very grainy, don,t you have to melt it first then freeze, then whip.
I really like your web-site, your recipes are simple and easy. Thanks so much! Tweak and tinker.
Debby Murphy Botanicaessentials.blogspot.com says
Great recipes. Don,t you melt your mango butter first, then freeze then whip????
Thanks your recipes are simple and not so many unattainable ingredients.
Celine says
That's the best part about this recipe. You just whip the mango butter at room temperature. Mango and shea butter are soft enough for that.
Marsha Berry says
Thanks for this recipe...just what I was looking for. I make candles and use "fragrance oil" to scent my candles. We all have lists of which scents are skin approved. Has anyone ever used those in your body butters?
Celine says
I haven't used fragrance oils in body butters. If they are skin approved than they have to be approved for a "leave on" product which is different than soap and give specific usage rates.
Sasire says
I’m looking forward to trying this! If I use lavender EO in place of rose, how much/many drops would you recommend?
Celine says
You can use the same amount.
Bonnie Axeman says
Could you please give the equivalent amounts in ounces?
Celine says
I believe I did in the recipe.
Carmen says
I made this recipe yesterday and it turned out just like your pics. Love the feel and smell! It made three full 4 oz. Jars. I put some on my face, neck, and chest before bed. A little goes a long way. Thank you for sharing! I have sensitive skin and this simple recipe is wonderful!
Celine says
I'm so glad that it came out great!
Cynthia Jayne says
If using the rose hip oil (non diluted) - how much would you suggest?
Celine says
hi Cynthia, I would use 15 drops.
Cynthia Jayne says
Thank you can’t wait to try
Celine says
You're welcome. Let me know how it turned out.
Kita Lenzo says
Hello, thank you for the recipe! Do you think it would be okay to use comfrey oil in place of camellia oil?
Thanks,
Kita
Celine says
Hi Kita, I've never tried it, but I don't see why not. Best, Celine