Dimethiconol Sal Butterate

Dimethiconol Sal Butterate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone-Sal Butter Complex
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Reaction product of the fatty acids derived from Sal butter and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydroxy
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 sal butter (forest butter), traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and skincare for its emollient properties. The silicone-enhanced version was developed for improved cosmetic performance.
EWG
4
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
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