Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter

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AKA: African mango, Dika Tree
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter is the fat obtained from the kernels of the Dika Tree, Irvingia gabonensis, Simarubaceae
Family
Irvingiaceae
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
192230-28-7
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used traditionally by West African communities as a body butter and skin conditioning agent. Known as African mango seed butter, it has been used for centuries in traditional African skincare for its emollient properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR