Step by Step preparation

Indulge your skin with our luxurious Natural Mango & Coconut Body Butter, a 100% natural blend crafted to deeply nourish and hydrate. This rich, creamy formula combines the tropical sweetness of mango butter with the moisturizing power of coconut oil, delivering a silky-smooth texture that melts into your skin. Infused with shea butter and vitamin E, it soothes dry, rough patches, leaving your skin soft, radiant, and delicately scented with a natural, tropical aroma. Perfect for daily use, this body butter provides long-lasting hydration without any synthetic additives, parabens, or artificial fragrances. Embrace the essence of nature with every application, ideal for all skin types seeking a pure, eco-friendly pampering experience. Register here for free and then download the pdf formula for free.

Equipment

• Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Clean, sterilized jar for storage (100-120ml capacity)

Ingredients (by Percentage and Grams)

Total batch size: 100 grams

Note: as there is no water in the formula there is no need for preservatives ( i.e all water containing products must have  preservatives to be conserved for longer period, even naturally derived ones). See this video for more info How to use preservatives in formulations

Instructions

1. Melt Phase A Ingredients: In a double boiler over low heat, combine 50g mango butter, 25g coconut oil, and 20g shea butter (Phase A). Stir gently until fully melted and blended (70–80°C). If using a microwave, heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until melted.
2. Add Phase B and C Ingredients: Remove from heat and cool slightly to ~50–60°C. Stir in 4g sweet almond oil (Phase B). Cool further to ~40°C, then add 0.5g vitamin E oil and, if using, 0.5g essential oil (10–12 drops for a light fragrance, Phase C).
3. Cool and Whip: Allow the mixture to cool slightly (10–15 minutes) until it begins to thicken but is not fully solid. Transfer to a mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer or whisk for 5–7 minutes until light and fluffy Can be also cooled in fridge but it needs to be whipped carefully before it melts or becomes grainy.
4. Store: Spoon the whipped body butter into a clean, sterilized jar (100–120ml capacity). Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place. For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 20 minutes after whipping.
5. Usage: Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin, massaging gently until absorbed. Use daily or as needed for soft, hydrated skin.

Ingredient Substitution Suggestions

• Mango Butter: Substitute with cocoa butter (50g) or kokum butter (50g).
• Coconut Oil: Replace with babassu oil (25g) or avocado oil (25g).
• Shea Butter: Use cupuacu butter (20g) or more mango butter (20g).
• Sweet Almond Oil: Substitute with jojoba oil (4g) or grapeseed oil (4g).
• Vitamin E Oil: Can be omitted or replaced with wheat germ oil (0.5g).
• Essential Oil: Use lavender essential oil (0.5g) or chamomile essential oil (0.5g).

🚫 IFRA Safety Warning

• Essential Oils: Max 0.5–1% for IFRA Category 5A. This formula uses 0.5%.
• Lavender Oil: IFRA max ~1.0% for Category 5A.
• Vanilla Absolute: Lower limits (~0.2–0.5%), confirm with supplier’s IFRA cert.
• Warning: Avoid phototoxic oils (e.g., bergamot, lemon) unless furanocoumarin-free.
• Patch Test: Always test before full use.
• Sensitization Risk: Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
• Usage Limits: Do not exceed 0.5% EO concentration for leave-on products.

Additional Notes

• Shelf Life: Up to 6 months when stored properly.
• Storage: Use dark glass or PET jars. Refrigerate in hot climates.
• Customization: Keep EO total at or below 0.5%.
• Allergy Caution: Replace nut oils with seed-based options as needed.

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