Cetyl Myristate

Cetyl Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETYL MYRISTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number2599-01-1
EC number220-001-1
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Body Lotions 33.3%Conditioners 33.3%General Moisturizers 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Cetyl Myristate do in skincare?
Cetyl Myristate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cetyl Myristate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cetyl Myristate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (33.3% of its uses).

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