Ingredients for High-Performance Skincare

Every beautiful, effective formula begins with intentional ingredients. At Mango & Emerald, we combine tropical botanicals, nutrient-rich oils, luxurious butters, and science-supported extracts to help you craft skincare that feels elevated and delivers results. This hub is your go-to guide for understanding the building blocks behind every product you’ll create.

Whether you're making simple face oils or formulating your first cream, these ingredient guides help you choose with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Explore Ingredient Guides (coming soon!)

  • Carrier Oils for Dry Skin
  • Oils for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin
  • Oils for Combination Skin
  • Best Butters for Skincare
  • Botanical Extracts
  • Essential Oils for Skincare
  • Squalane Guide
  • Vitamin E in Skincare
  • Antioxidants in Skincare
  • Fragrance Oils vs Essential Oils

Not sure which butter to choose? Start with Which Butters Should I Use?

Deep-Dive Ingredient Profiles 

  • Mango Butter Benefits
  • Tacuma Butter Benefits
  • Murumuru Butter Benefits
  • Pumpkin Seed Oil
  • Prickly Pear Seed Oil
  • Tamanu Oil
  • Bakuchiol
  • Blue Tansy
  • Warm Vanilla Fragrance Oil
  • Squalane vs Squalene

Ready to build a formula?

Visit the Formulation Basics hub to learn how to combine these ingredients step-by-step.

Want step-by-step barrier repair formulas? Try the Barrier Repair Formula Kit.