INCI name

MANGIFERA INDICA SEED OIL

Mango kernel oil

A plant oil from mango kernels, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Mangifera indica seed oil is the fixed oil pressed from the kernels of the mango, Mangifera indica, of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of creams, lip products and other products containing oils.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show whether the oil was refined. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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