Salt vegetable butter (Shorea robusta) - HBV Butters

Sal, vegetable butter – HBV Oils and Butters

Stable, nourishing and structuring vegetable butter for your cosmetic formulas

Sal butter , also called Shorea butter , is a natural plant-based ingredient with nourishing, protective and film-forming properties. Rich in stearic and oleic acid, it has a firm texture that melts on contact with the skin while providing hold to cosmetic preparations. It is particularly appreciated for the formulation of balms, whipped butters and nourishing hair care products.

Originating from India and extracted from the seeds of Shorea robusta , this vegetable butter has a discreet odor and a white to cream color depending on the batch. Very stable to oxidation, it offers an excellent compromise between melting, structuring and intense nutrition, without a marked greasy finish.

Skin type: Dry, sensitive, mature skin – Brittle or damaged hair

Main uses

• Nourishing care for face and body (dry to very dry skin)
• Protective balms and body butters
• Solid formulations: massage bars, lip balms, sticks
• Nourishing and firming hair care

Features :

• INCI: Shorea Robusta Seed Butter
• Botanical name: Shorea robusta
• Geographic origin: India, Nepal, Bangladesh
• Production process: Mechanical pressure then filtration
• Appearance: White to creamy butter, solid at room temperature, discreet odor
• Quality: Cosmetic, pure, unscented

Packaging and product information

• Packaging: PE pots or HDPE buckets: 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg – Larger sizes on order
• Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry, clean place, away from light. Close tightly after each use.

Precautions for use

Product intended for cosmetic use only. Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children. Test in the crease of the elbow before first application.

Directions for use

• Use pure as a treatment balm for dry areas (heels, elbows, lips)
• Add up to 20% to your creams to improve hold and texture
• Perfect for solid massage butters or hair care bars

Examples of use

• Repairing balm: 50% sal butter, 25% calendula oil, 15% vegetable wax, 10% chamomile macerate
• Solid Lip Balm: 40% Sal, 30% Cocoa, 20% Castor Oil, 10% Beeswax
• Nourishing Hair Butter: 60% salt, 20% avocado, 20% coconut

📚 Additional information

• 📄 Consult the FAQ dedicated to vegetable butters

For your information

Sal butter is an ingredient of choice for formulators seeking to combine structure, stability, and deep nutrition in their cosmetic creations. Originating from an Indian tradition, it fits perfectly into modern, demanding, minimalist skincare.