Dimethiconol Mohwa Butterate

AKA: Silicone-Mohwa Butter Complex

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Not Clean

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydroxy teminated, esters with mowrah (mohwa)-oil fatty acids

CAS #

225233-88-5

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 mohwa (mahua) butter, traditionally used in Indian skincare and Ayurveda for its emollient properties. The silicone-enhanced version was developed for improved cosmetic performance.

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR