The mango is not a citrus fruit but a stone fruit with a central core in the middle. It belongs to the oil plants, because high-quality oil is obtained from the mago kernel, which can be used for various purposes.
Citrus fruits have a skin with species-specific essential oils and no central core. In addition, they do not ripen after harvesting. These criteria do not apply to a mango.
Use of mango oil
Mango oil tastes very mild and is therefore used in the production of chocolate and margarine. It also has a moisturizing and moisturizing effect on the skin. This makes mango oil interesting for the cosmetics industry. Here it is used in many ways. The area of application ranges from skin and baby care products to shampoos and soaps to sunscreen creams and lip balm.
Areas of application of mango oil:
- chocolate
- margarine
- baby care
- skin care
- shampoo
- soap
- lip care
tips and tricks
If you suffer from dry hair, try shampoo with mango oil.