AKA “Silicone-Sal Butter Complex, Dimethiconol Sal Butterate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol sal butterate
AKA: Silicone-Sal Butter Complex
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Reaction product of the fatty acids derived from Sal butter and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydroxy Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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.