Homemade Mango Butter Hand Cream Recipes

With mango butter, you can make your own homemade hand cream with high hydrating power. And, with the particularity that it will not contain chemicals or any other product that is detrimental to the health of your skin.

If your hands are very rough from the cold and from having to apply the hydroalcoholic gel in any store, you will surely be trying all kinds of products to improve their appearance.

Here I show you the properties of mango butter, in addition to indicating some recipes for hand creams so you can choose.

This is extracted directly from the mango seed. Of its composition, one of the most interesting parts is a solid fat, with a characteristic yellow color, which represents 10% of the total.

It is used in all kinds of soaps and cosmetic products due to its interesting properties:

The high proportion of phytosterols: these components are designed to improve the lipid barrier of the skin, in addition to enhancing circulation.

Power of regeneration: its high content of palmitic, oleic, and stearic acids helps to regenerate the skin.

Powerful antioxidant: it also includes powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and allow the dermis to restructure.

Other properties: it also has softening, emollient and nourishing properties, it contributes to wound healing and strengthens the hair cuticle if it is used in hair care treatments.

Cream Recipes with Mango Butter to Take Care of Your Hands

Recipe with mango, cocoa, and shea butter

Getting the ingredients for this recipe can be somewhat tedious, but in return, you will get a cream that is easy to apply, resistant, and with a unique hydration capacity.

Ingredients you need

• 10 grams of mango butter
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 10 grams of cocoa butter
• 5 grams of beeswax
• 10 grams of shea butter
• 5 drops of sweet orange oil
• 5 drops of grapefruit oil

Preparation

Find a container that is suitable for placing in a water bath and first add the butter and wax.

You will melt them over low heat, stirring to avoid lumps in the composition.

Once you have gotten all the butter to be integrated, remove it from the heat and add the essential oils.

Let it cool down and you can use it.

Store in a glass jar with a tight lid.

Use

You will only have to apply a small amount to your hands. Spread well to make sure there is no residue left.

You do not need to rinse, as the product would have to be absorbed directly.

Hand cream with mango butter: regenerating and moisturizing

Ingredients that you will need

• 50 grams of mango butter
• 25 grams sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of beeswax
• 10 drops of myrrh oil
• 3 drops of lavender oil
• 10 drops of cedar oil

How to do

Melt the mango butter, beeswax, and almond oil in a double boiler. You can also use a Pyrex measuring cup and place it in a pot of water.

Stir the mixture until it has melted.

Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.

Add the essential oils and pour the liquid hand cream into a glass container with a lid. Let it harden completely.

Apply

Use this recipe on your dry hands as many times as necessary.

Mango butter hand cream: extra hydration

This cream, in addition to being very moisturizing, has a light and very pleasant aroma that I love.

Ingredients needed

• 100 grams of mango butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of arrumuz starch
• 20 drops of ylang-ylang oil
• 10 drops of lavender oil

Steps to follow

Gently melt the mango butter in a double boiler.

Remove from the heat and add coconut oil.

Put the mixture in the fridge and chill for 30 minutes or until it has solidified halfway.

With a hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth.

Mix the arrowroot starch and essential oils. Beat until smooth.

Put it in a glass jar with a lid.

Use

Use it as often as you need and store in a cool place away from light.

To end

If your house is very hot in the summer, the creams can become a little runny. If that's a problem, you can keep it in the fridge.

Don't forget to apply hand cream at night, just before going to bed. This allows it to be absorbed and act for hours.

Store your creams properly: in glass containers with a tight lid and in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Make a hand cream with ghee and you will have your hands protected from the sun, the cold or the impact of the hydroalcoholic gel.

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