Dimethiconol Mohwa Butterate
AKA “Silicone-Mohwa Butter Complex, Dimethiconol Mohwa Butterate
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol mohwa butterate
AKA: Silicone-Mohwa Butter Complex
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 4
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
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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.
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