Don’t throw away that mango seed kernel; make this DIY body butter

Summer is synonymous with mango, and also taking care of your skin amid the heatwave. As such, what if we combine the best of both worlds and bring you a summer special DIY body butter that you can make using discarded mango kernels? Enter the Mango Seed Body Butter, shared by chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya. The nourishing cream, which uses only two ingredients, looked promising. So, we decided to learn more about it.

“This is an incredible body butter that is nourishing and with continuous use will make your skin smoother and softer. It takes some time and effort to get to the kernels, so please be patient and careful while removing them from the seeds,” said Upadhaya on her Instagram.

How to make the body butter?

Ingredients

2 – Mango kernels
1/4 cup – Virgin coconut oil

Method

*Remove the kernels from the mango seed and chop it into small pieces. Add it to a pan along with coconut oil and cook on low heat till the kernels change colour.
*Strain and let it chill in the refrigerator.

*You can use it as is or whip it for a body butter-like consistency. “This needs to be kept refrigerated else the coconut oil melts at room temperature. So try this mango seed body butter and let me know how you like it,” Upadhaya added.

 

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Should you try this body butter?

Upadhaya shared that since coconut oil is comedogenic and doesn’t suit everybody, everyone should “do a patch test before using it”.

Find out how to make this DIY body cream (representative) (Source: Freepik)

Leena Martin, chief dietician, Holy Family Hospital, Bandra shared that for individuals with sensitive skin, mango seed butter offers a light texture and antioxidant benefits that can provide “excellent moisturisation for both the face and body”. Dr Jatin Mittal, co-founder, cosmetologist and skin expert from Abhivrit Aesthetics shared mango seed butter is an excellent natural moisturiser that provides deep hydration and nourishment to the skin. “Its rich content of vitamins and antioxidants makes it a valuable addition to any skincare routine, helping to maintain skin health and vitality,” said Dr Mittal.

According to Dr Mittal, it contains vitamins A, C, and E, which are powerful antioxidants that help to protect the skin from free radicals and environmental damage. “The antioxidants and nutrients in mango seed butter can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting youthful-looking skin,” said Dr Mittal.

Unlike some other butters, mango seed butter is lightweight and non-greasy, making it suitable for all skin types, shared Dr Mittal. “It can help to improve skin elasticity and firmness, making it beneficial for reducing stretch marks and maintaining healthy skin tone,” said Dr Mittal.

“However, it is crucial to conduct a patch test beforehand to rule out any potential allergic reactions,” urged Martin.

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