Mango Butter and Kokum Butter – Body Butter DIY

If you’re a fan of rich, natural skincare, this mango and kokum butter body butter DIY is for you. Packed with the intense hydration of mango butter and the skin-softening power of kokum butter, this recipe will leave your skin silky-smooth. A hint of cappuccino-colored mica adds a lovely, subtle sheen, and the Luscious Vanilla fragrance oil adds a cozy, inviting scent. It’s an all-in-one treat for anyone looking to pamper their skin with something both beautiful and nourishing.

Ingredients to make the double butter – mango and kokum butter body butter

• 2 oz Mango butter
• 1 oz Kokum butter
• 1 oz of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil
• 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
• 1 ml Fragrance – Luscious Vanilla
• 1 – small plastic jars
• Mixing bowls

How to make mango and kokum butter – double butter – body butter

Weigh out the mango butter and place it in a heat safe mixing bowl.

Weigh out the kokum butter butter and place it in a heat safe bowl with the mango butter

Melt the mango butter and kokum butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals.

Once the mango butter and kokum butter are melted, add the jojoba oil/sweet almond oil and the Vitamin E oil and combine using a spatula.

Place in the refrigerator for half an hour to forty-five minutes until it has hardened.

Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and whip it using a hand mixer for a couple of minutes until the mango and kokum butter body butter starts to fluff.

Add the Luscious Vanilla fragrance oil.

The fragrance is optional. The mango butter has a soft sweet aroma that blends well with the luscious vanilla scent.

Mix well for another 5 minutes until fluffy and soft.

Transfer the body butter to your favorite container and use as needed. Either glass or plastic containers will work. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container. This body butter can last a long time, both the mango butter and kokum butter generally have a shelf life of at least one year. If you plan to keep this body butter for a very long time, you can add a preservative. My recommended preservative is Optiphen +.

This is a great body butter for hot days, both the mango butter and kokum butter are very hard butters and keep well in higher temperatures. None of these feel greasy, however, if you find the body butter too greasy for you, you can add arrowroot powder. I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon of arrowroot powder for every two ounces of body butter. Add more until it feels perfect for you. I like the perfect combination of mango butter and kokum butter for the perfect body butter for the Texas temperatures.

Benefits of mango butter and kokum butter in skin care products:

Here are the top five benefits of mango butter and kokum butter in skincare, especially in body butters:

Top 5 Benefits of Mango Butter in Skincare and Body Butters

1. Deep Hydration
   Mango butter is rich in fatty acids like oleic and stearic acid, which penetrate deeply into the skin to provide lasting moisture without feeling greasy.
2. High in Antioxidants
   It’s packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E that help neutralize free radicals, which research states could help to reduce signs of fine lines, and sun damage.
3. Skin Softening
   Mango butter is known for its ability to soften rough patches and smooth out dry or flaky skin.
4. Soothes the skin
   Research states that it has anti-inflammatory properties that make it soothing for sensitive skin.
5. Non-Comedogenic
   Unlike some other butters, mango butter is light and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores.

Top 5 Benefits of Kokum Butter in Skincare and Body Butters

1. Intense Moisturization
   Kokum butter is highly emollient yet lightweight, deeply moisturizing without leaving a heavy residue.
2. Promotes Skin Regeneration
   Rich in essential fatty acids, kokum butter can support skin regeneration and elasticity.
3. Soothing to the skin
   Kokum butter is said to aid in soothing and repairing cracked or damaged skin.
4. Non-Greasy Feel
   Kokum butter is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving a non-greasy finish, which is perfect for those who prefer lighter body butters.
5. Ideal for Sensitive Skin
   Kokum butter is hypoallergenic and gentle.

Both of these butters can be used independently or combined in body butter formulations to create products that deeply nourish and restore skin. Their unique properties complement each other beautifully, offering rich, skin-loving benefits without a heavy feel.

This body butter can be used as is or as a starting point for other body butters. If you have been following this blog, you know I like to use the 70/30 ratio for body butters to liquid oil. However, for summer temperatures I prefer a simple body butter just like this one.

I also share a Turkish Mocha whipped triple butter body butter that you may like to try as well. Another wonderful body butter that features mango seed butter is my Mango and Avocado body butter. It is rich in vitamins and skin loving properties and is another perfect gift for friends and family. Maybe a simple kokum butter body butter, that is perfect for skin care products. Try my Kokum butter body butter recipe and DIY. I hope you like it.