**At Creations from Eden all of our butters are free from chemicals, pesticides and are produced in an ethical manner.** Mango Butter Botanical Name (INCI):  Mangifera Indica Seed Butter        Origin: India Description: This exotic butter is extracted from the seeds of the tropical fruit tree - Manifera Indica (Mango) and comes directly from India. Our Mango butter has a white appearance and a slight, fatty scent. It has excellent moisturizing properties with high antioxidants content, and is believe to protect against UV radiation. Mango Butter has natural emollient properties, and is reputed to be useful for treating burns, stretch marks, scar reduction, wound healing and skin regeneration - smoothing of wrinkles. Common Uses:  Mango butter is great for use in body/lip balms - it melts at skin temperatures, or in soaps and lotions. It also reduce the drying effects of soaps and cleansers. Recommended Usage: ~ Lotions & Creams: 3 - 5 % ~ Balms: 5 - 100 % ~ Bar Soaps: 3 - 6 % ~ Hair Conditioners: 2 - 5 % Storage & Shelf Life: It should be stored in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight and has a shelf-life of approximately 2 years when stored properly. Extra Notes:  The information in this website is for educational purposes only! This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace the advice of a qualified practitioner.