Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 530 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
FunctionBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
CAS number110-27-0
EC number203-751-4
Prevalence2,110 products (2.27% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies530 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

Used in

General Moisturizers 12%Body Lotions 9.3%Sunscreens 7.3%Conditioners 6.4%Hair Masks 4.9%Makeup Removers 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Isopropyl Myristate do in skincare?
Isopropyl Myristate functions as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Isopropyl Myristate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (12% of its uses).

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