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Mango Body Butter (3 Ingredients!)

Published: Jan 23, 2022 · Modified: Feb 2, 2025 by Celine Logan · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

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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.

body butter in jar with roses.
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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!

whipped mango butter with roses

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.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will earn a commission if you decide to click through and make a purchase at no additional cost.

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

  1. Measure and cut mango butter (at room temperature) into small cubes and place in a bowl
  2. Using an electric mixer, whip mango butter first on low and then on medium speed until it resembles a smooth paste
whip mango butter with mixer
  1. Add camellia oil slowly while continuing to mix
  2. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently to make sure everything is well incorporated
  3. Pro Tip: Scrape your spatula on the mixer's beaters instead of the bowl's rim. That way, it won't get too messy.
  1. Add rose essential oil and whip, scraping bowl halfway through
  2. Whip until your body butter is airy and holds its shape
whipped body butter
  1. Transfer into an airtight container, making sure not to pack in too much to keep the mixture fluffy.

Until next time. Happy Tinkering!

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Mango Body Butter Recipe

Lightweight, fast absorbing, easy to make mango body butter. Only 3 ingredients!

Course Body Butter Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 4oz jars
Author Celine

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

  1. Cut mango butter into small chunks
  2. Using an electric mixer whip until smooth
  3. Add camellia oil and whip
  4. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and whip again
  5. Add essential oil and whip
  6. Transfer to airtight container
  7. Use within 6 months

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  1. Sylvie says

    February 01, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    Have you ever used another essential instead for this recipe ? Looking forward to receiving your answer

    Thank you in advance

    Reply
    • Celine says

      February 02, 2022 at 7:31 am

      I have used lavender, sweet orange and ylang ylang essential oil. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  2. Kit says

    October 20, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    I look forward to trying this. Does it need a preservative?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      October 23, 2022 at 11:49 am

      You won't need a preservative since it doesn't contain any water.

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    December 05, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    Is it a good idea to add mica powders?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      December 06, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      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.

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    February 26, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Can unrefined mango butter be used?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      February 27, 2023 at 10:15 am

      Absolutely.

      Reply
  5. Shanna BUtler says

    April 08, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    Hi,

    How can I make this body butter last longer up to at least a year?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Celine says

      April 10, 2023 at 11:36 am

      You try to add a small amount (1 tsp) of vitamin e oil.

      Reply
  6. deb murphy says

    May 31, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Debby Murphy Botanicaessentials.blogspot.com says

    May 31, 2023 at 4:15 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Celine says

      June 04, 2023 at 8:35 am

      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.

      Reply
  8. Marsha Berry says

    August 03, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      August 04, 2023 at 8:13 pm

      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.

      Reply
  9. Sasire says

    August 18, 2023 at 11:59 am

    I’m looking forward to trying this! If I use lavender EO in place of rose, how much/many drops would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      August 30, 2023 at 2:40 pm

      You can use the same amount.

      Reply
  10. Bonnie Axeman says

    September 02, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Could you please give the equivalent amounts in ounces?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      September 08, 2023 at 3:35 pm

      I believe I did in the recipe.

      Reply
  11. Carmen says

    December 02, 2023 at 7:56 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Celine says

      December 02, 2023 at 8:05 am

      I'm so glad that it came out great!

      Reply
  12. Cynthia Jayne says

    April 24, 2024 at 9:18 am

    If using the rose hip oil (non diluted) - how much would you suggest?

    Reply
    • Celine says

      April 26, 2024 at 1:29 pm

      hi Cynthia, I would use 15 drops.

      Reply
      • Cynthia Jayne says

        May 02, 2024 at 8:15 pm

        Thank you can’t wait to try

        Reply
        • Celine says

          May 03, 2024 at 3:24 pm

          You're welcome. Let me know how it turned out.

          Reply
  13. Kita Lenzo says

    May 18, 2024 at 12:36 pm

    Hello, thank you for the recipe! Do you think it would be okay to use comfrey oil in place of camellia oil?

    Thanks,
    Kita

    Reply
    • Celine says

      May 19, 2024 at 7:02 am

      Hi Kita, I've never tried it, but I don't see why not. Best, Celine

      Reply
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