Myristyl Myristate

INGREDIENT

Myristyl Myristate

Emollient; Texture Enhancer

Approved

Low expected systemic concern in topical cosmetics. Skin Compatibility | It may feel heavy or contribute to congestion for some acne-prone users, but this is a skin-compatibility issue rather than evidence of systemic toxicity.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function A fatty ester used to improve softness, slip, consistency, and emollience.
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 3234-85-3
Category Emollient; Texture Enhancer
Function A fatty ester used to improve softness, slip, consistency, and emollience.
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

A fatty ester used to improve softness, slip, consistency, and emollience.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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