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Concerns
Explained
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
People also like: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Benzyl Alcohol
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Parfum, Hyaluronic Acid
Isopropyl Myristate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 2.3% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Isopropyl Myristate is most often found as ingredient number 9 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Isopropyl Myristate the most:
References
Products with Isopropyl Myristate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 34699
- INCI Name: ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
- INN Name: isopropyl myristate
- EC #: Â 203-751-4
- Ph. Eur. Name: isopropylis myristas
- All Functions: Binding, Emollient, Masking, Perfuming
