Dimethicone copolyol sal butterate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is an ester of a dimethylsiloxane-glycol copolymer (silicone derivative) and the fatty acids obtained from ointment butter (oil extracted from the seeds of the sal tree).
Dimethicone copolyol sal butterate acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume); furthermore, the substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and skin caring.