Common Name(s): Dimethiconol kokum butterate,dimethiconol kokum butter (garcinia indica) ester,silicone-kokum butter (garcinia indica) hybrid emollient
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides a light, silky skin feel combined with the conditioning benefits of kokum butter (garcinia indica).
Why It's Used: Combines the non-greasy, quick-absorbing feel of silicone with the nourishing fatty acids of kokum butter (garcinia indica); ideal for luxury lightweight formulas.
How It Works: Ester bond links dimethiconol (silicone) with stearic/palmitic-rich fatty acids from kokum seed fatty acids from kokum butter (garcinia indica); the silicone backbone provides low surface tension and smooth glide; the kokum butter (garcinia indica) ester tail provides substantive conditioning.
Typically Found In: Lightweight serums,silicone-butter formulas,premium skin care,hair conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – 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%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Dimethiconol (silicone, synthetic); stearic/palmitic-rich fatty acids from kokum seed from kokum butter (garcinia indica) (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 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; silicone-derived.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Dimethicone,cyclopentasiloxane,kokum butter (garcinia indica) butter,natural emollients
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Kokum butter from garcinia indica (an indian fruit) is one of the hardest plant butters (mp ~41°c), almost pure stearic and palmitic acids; dimethiconol kokum butterate provides silky non-greasy conditioning from this hard tropical butter.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary