Mangifera indica (Mango) seed oil












AKA: Indian mango, Mango Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the seeds of Mangifera indica, a tropical tree native to India and Southeast Asia within the Anacardiaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil, or obtained through solvent extraction methods.
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90063-86-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.003–6%
Rinse-off0.05–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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