murphyIrvingia gabonensis kernel butter
AKA: African mango, Dika Tree
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginWest Africa
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.003–0.4%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR