Dimethiconol Illipe Butterate
AKA “Silicone-Illipe Butter Complex, Dimethiconol Illipe Butterate
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol illipe butterate
AKA: Silicone-Illipe Butter Complex
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 4
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
See origin →
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR