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Myristyl Myristate

Myristyl Myristate
✨ Emollient ↗

Myristyl Myristate is a waxy ester formed from myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. It functions as an emollient and texture enhancer helping soften the skin and give creams and lotions a richer smoother feel.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated but it has relatively high comedogenic potential and may be unsuitable for some acne-prone skin.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
5/5 — High likelihood of clogging pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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