Beyond Shea: Avocado and Mango Butter
While Shea Butter is indispensable in the world of natural cosmetics, Avocado Butter and Mango Butter, with their much richer nutritional profiles, can take your formulations to the next level.
Avocado Butter
Avocado Butter, made from avocado oil, is a semi-solid fat butter at room temperature. It is extremely rich in oleic acid, phytosterols, and natural vitamins A, D, and E.
- Deep nourishing effect for dry and mature skin
- Repairs and strengthens the skin barrier
- Soothing for eczema and psoriasis
- Deep hydration in hair masks
- Usage rate: 2-15%
Mango Butter
Mango Butter, obtained by cold pressing mango seeds, is very similar to Shea Butter but leaves a lighter and less greasy feel. It is an excellent emollient with a balanced ratio of stearic and oleic acid.
- Lighter, less greasy feel than Shea
- Ideal for lip care, body cream, and hair products
- Supports skin elasticity
- Mild antioxidant properties
- Usage rate: 2-20%
Luxury Body Cream Formula (100 grams)
| Ingredient | Ratio (%) | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled Water | 60% | Water Phase |
| Glycerin | 5% | Water Phase |
| Olivem 1000 | 5% | Oil Phase |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | 2% | Oil Phase |
| Mango Butter | 8% | Oil Phase |
| Avocado Butter | 5% | Oil Phase |
| Almond Oil | 8% | Oil Phase |
| Pure Vitamin E | 1% | Oil Phase |
| Provitamin B5 | 1% | Water Phase |
| Microcare DB | 1% | Cool Down Phase |
| Ylang Ylang EO | 0.5% | Cool Down Phase |
| Sandalwood EO | 0.5% | Cool Down Phase |
Lip Care Balm Formula (10 grams)
| Ingredient | Ratio (%) |
|---|---|
| Mango Butter | 30% |
| Pure Beeswax | 25% |
| Candelilla Wax | 10% |
| Almond Oil | 25% |
| Pure Vitamin E | 2% |
| Vanilla Absolute | 1% |
| Peppermint EO | 1% |