Back to Ingredient Dictionary

Common Name(s): Dimethiconol illipe butterate,dimethiconol illipe butter (shorea stenoptera) ester,silicone-illipe butter (shorea stenoptera) hybrid emollient

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides a light, silky skin feel combined with the conditioning benefits of illipe butter (shorea stenoptera).

Why It's Used: Combines the non-greasy, quick-absorbing feel of silicone with the nourishing fatty acids of illipe butter (shorea stenoptera); ideal for luxury lightweight formulas.

How It Works: Ester bond links dimethiconol (silicone) with stearic/oleic fatty acids from illipe seed fatty acids from illipe butter (shorea stenoptera); the silicone backbone provides low surface tension and smooth glide; the illipe butter (shorea stenoptera) ester tail provides substantive conditioning.

Typically Found In: Lightweight serums,silicone-butter formulas,premium skin care,hair conditioners

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ€“ emollient

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,film forming,hair conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Dimethiconol (silicone, synthetic); stearic/oleic fatty acids from illipe seed from illipe butter (shorea stenoptera) (natural/plant origin); silicone-natural hybrid. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ€“ low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; silicone-derived.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Dimethicone,cyclopentasiloxane,illipe butter (shorea stenoptera) butter,natural emollients

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Illipe butter from shorea stenoptera is one of the hardest plant butters (mp ~38-40ยฐc), rich in stearic and oleic acids; used in high-end lip balms and body butters; dimethiconol ester form provides a non-tacky, silky version.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary