AKA “Silicone-Sal Butter Complex, Dimethiconol Sal Butterate”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol sal butterate
AKA: Silicone-Sal Butter Complex
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 4
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
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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 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.