Sal tree butter 25 g

A firm plant fat from sal seeds for skin, hair and formulation work

Sal tree butter is pressed and refined from the seeds of Shorea robusta, a tree native to India and Southeast Asia. In texture and fatty acid profile this butter closely resembles shea butter, which makes it a popular and more affordable alternative in formulas for skin and hair care. This item belongs to the butters category, which brings together dense plant fats used for creams, balms, sticks and industrial emulsions. The 25 g size is convenient for home formulation and small trial batches when a formulator wants to test the raw material before ordering a larger volume.

Globally, demand for sal butter reaches well beyond cosmetics. A substantial share of world consumption comes from the food industry, where refined sal fat serves as a cocoa butter equivalent in chocolate and confectionery coating production, thanks to a similar melting profile and stable crystal structure. In pharmaceutical manufacturing it is used as a base for ointments and suppositories, while in cosmetic production sal butter appears in body creams, lip balms, products for dry and rough skin, and hair strengthening masks and oils. Another notable use is in color cosmetics, where its firm texture helps build lip sticks and solid pigment bases.

In formulations sal butter is added during the oil phase at a melting temperature of roughly 45 to 55 degrees Celsius, together with other hard butters and waxes. A typical usage level in creams and balms ranges from 5 to 20 percent of total weight depending on the desired firmness. The butter pairs well with liquid oils to soften the finish and combines nicely with other butters, such as Wheat Germ Butter, which adds nourishing fatty acids to the blend. For a lighter feel, sal butter is often diluted with Jojoba Butter, and for stronger barrier-repair action in formulas for compromised skin it is paired with Kokum Butter, known for its protective film-forming quality.

Store sal butter in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly closed container. At room temperature it stays firm, and once melted it resolidifies without losing its properties, making it convenient to reuse across several small batches.

Firming lip and cuticle stick with sal butter

Sal tree butter 10 g

Jojoba butter 5 g

Beeswax 4 g

Liquid carrier oil 5 g

Vitamin E 1 g

Melt the sal butter, jojoba butter and beeswax together in a double boiler at around 50 degrees Celsius, stirring until fully combined. Remove from heat, stir in the liquid oil and vitamin E, then pour the warm mixture quickly into stick molds or small tins. Allow the sticks to set at room temperature undisturbed until they firm up completely.

INCI name for label declarations: Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter.

FAQ

What are the storage conditions for sal tree butter after opening?

Store in a cool dark place in a tightly closed container as indicated on the label. The unrefined Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter keeps well under these conditions.

What is the texture and melting point of sal tree butter?

The butter has a dense oily mass texture and melts at 40-45°C. This makes it suitable for creams, balms and sticks.

What is the comedogenic rating of sal tree butter as a rough guide?

The comedogenic rating is not listed in the product data.

How does the extraction method affect the quality of sal tree butter?

This is an unrefined butter obtained by pressing. Details of the process and quality impact are available in the specification on request.