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Myristyl Myristate

Rating: Good
Benefits: Hydration
Categories: Texture Enhancer, Emollient, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent

Myristyl Myristate at a Glance

  • The ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid
  • Used as an emollient, occlusive, opacifier, and texture enhancer
  • Non-greasy texture noticeably improves spreadability
  • May be plant-derived or synthetic

Myristyl Myristate Description

Myristyl myristate is the ester of the fatty alcohol myristyl alcohol and fatty acid myristic acid. The result is a highly versatile cosmetic ingredient that works to enhance texture, improve spreadability, add opacity to creams, serums and lotions, offer skin-softening emollient properties, and offer a non-greasy occlusive finish that helps prevent dehydration.

Usage levels in cosmetics range from 1–10% depending on formulary needs such as desired aesthetics. It is considered safe as used in cosmetics.
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Myristyl Myristate References

CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
Molecules, November 2020, pages 1–18
International Journal of Toxicology, July 2020, pages 162S-186S
Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Volume 1, Number 4, 1982, pages 55–80
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.