Why Mango Butter? The Skin + Nervous System Connection

Why Mango Butter? The Skin + Nervous System Connection

Posted by Jaime Cross on

Mango is often called the “King of Fruits” in India, not just for its sweet flesh, but for the powerful healing properties hidden deep within its seed. In ancient Ayurvedic medicine, the kernel of the mango seed was ground into paste or butter and used as a remedy for:

  • Healing cracked feet and dry skin

  • Fade scars and blemishes

  • Soothing rashes and inflammation

  • Even used to calm the nervous system when massaged onto the body

  • Protect against the sun and elements

Unlike the fruit, which was eaten fresh, the seed was considered sacred in its own right, a symbol of what is hidden but potent, reflecting the Ayurvedic belief that the deepest healing often lies beneath the surface.

And in tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia, mango seed butter was traditionally used to protect skin from sun, wind, and dehydration, especially during dry seasons and in desert climates.

This isn’t just ancient wisdom for the history books, it’s relevant now more than ever.

Because in today’s beauty market, it’s easy to be misled by labels.

Many so-called “plant butters” are actually hydrogenated soy-based fillers, chemically altered and cut with synthetic stabilizers, then passed off as holistic or natural.

But when I formulate, I begin with the plant in its purest form.

I start at the source.
Raw. Cold-pressed. Whole.

Formulation isn’t just mixing ingredients, it’s a science of synergy.

Every element is chosen for how it interacts, boosts, and fortifies the others. True alchemy takes time to study, listen, and layer each part until the formula works as one.

So when it came time to select a simple butter that dances with tallow and beeswax perfectly I chose mango butter: it doesn’t just nourish the skin.
It’s a symbol of ability. Of healing. Of beauty born from the ashes.

This is the alchemy behind ABLE 35 Omni Balm, where grass-fed tallow and farm-fresh beeswax are blended with a powerful matrix of botanicals, cold-pressed oils, and essential oils to create a multi-use, all-season hero designed to bring that rich glow from the top of your sun-kissed face to the soles of your feet.

Let’s take a closer look at how every element supports, amplifies, and fortifies the others:

1. Grass-Fed Beef Tallow

The foundational fat, rich in vitamins A, D, E, K, and choline. Tallow mimics the structure of human skin lipids, creating deep skin affinity. It acts as a carrier for the herbal extracts and oils, helping them penetrate deeply while sealing in their benefits.
Synergy: Tallow (along with castor oil) is the binding force. Without it, the other oils would sit on the surface instead of sinking in.

2. Mango Seed Butter + Beeswax (Cera Flava)

Mango butter is soft, restorative, and antioxidant-rich. Beeswax is firm, anti-inflammatory, and protective. Together, they form a balm that’s soft enough to glide, yet solid enough to stay.
Synergy: Mango butter soothes and nourishes; beeswax seals it all in and gives structure to the balm so lighter oils remain effective longer.

3. Hemp Seed Oil + Castor Oil + Pumpkin Seed Oil

This trio is a nutrient-dense powerhouse, loaded with omega-3s, 6s, and 9s. Hemp calms inflammation, pumpkin restores with zinc and selenium, and castor oil stimulates circulation and detox.
Synergy: They rebuild and restore from within. Castor pulls nutrients deeper, hemp balances, pumpkin heals.

4. Calendula + Marshmallow Root + Yarrow + Clover + Raspberry Leaf + Moringa

A robust herbal healing matrix. Calendula and yarrow mend, marshmallow and raspberry leaf soothe, moringa provides potent minerals, and clover offers gentle purification.
Synergy: Marshmallow softens the skin to improve absorption. Together, these herbs calm, repair, hydrate, and protect.

5. Black Currant + Pomegranate Seed Oil

Rich in rare essential fatty acids, these oils stimulate collagen, reduce inflammation, and shield the skin from external stress.
Synergy: They support the deeper dermis, while herbs and butters restore and hydrate the surface.

6. Essential Oils: Peppermint + Lemongrass + Eucalyptus

More than aroma, they’re medicine. Peppermint cools, eucalyptus clears, and lemongrass supports lymphatic flow.
Synergy: These oils activate the formula, enhancing absorption and energizing both the skin and the senses.

In Essence: More Than the Sum of Its Parts

ABLE 35 Omni Balm isn’t just a balm. It’s a living ecosystem where each ingredient was chosen not only for its own benefit, but for how it empowers the others.

Together, they create a balm that:

  • Deeply nourishes

  • Actively protects

  • Rapidly heals

  • And softly whispers to your soul that you are ABLE.

Shop ABLE 44 Omni Balm
 A balm of resilience for your skin, and your spirit.

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