Dimethiconol Illipe Butterate

AKA: Silicone-Illipe Butter Complex

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Reaction product of the fatty acids derived from Illipe (Bassia latifolia, Sapotaceae) butter and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydroxy

Family

Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)

Plant Part

Nut

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern ingredient combining silicone with illipe butter (shea butter alternative from Southeast Asia), traditionally used as an emollient in regional skincare. The silicone hybrid was developed for enhanced cosmetic conditioning.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR