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Myristyl Alcohol
Fatty Alcohol
Fatty alcohols (like cetyl, stearyl, or cetearyl alcohol) are moisturizing ingredients that help thicken products. Despite the similar name, they're nothing like drying alcohols. Some people find them pore-clogging, but many tolerate them well.
May cause Acne
Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
Can worsen Oily Skin
Some ingredients are known to potentially contribute to excess oil or shine, but they don't affect everyone the same way. Skin can be oily for many reasons, so it's always a good idea to consider your unique skin needs when choosing products.
May feed Fungal Acne
Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
As an emollient, myristyl alcohol hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
The FDA allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols.
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What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Haircare
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3% to
5%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77246
INCI Name
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
EC #
 204-000-3
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Foam Boosting, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
