A fat from the seeds of the sal tree, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Shorea robusta seed butter (sal butter) is the fat obtained from the seeds of the sal tree, Shorea robusta, of the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to South Asia. It is solid at room temperature. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of balms, creams and other products containing fats.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the butter was refined or fractionated. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.