Mangifera indica (Mango) seed oil

AKA: Indian mango, Mango Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian skincare and medicine for its emollient properties and vitamin content. Mango seeds have been used in Indian folk medicine for skin conditioning and healing for centuries.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR