Myristyl Myristate

Myristyl Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, opacifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMYRISTYL MYRISTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number3234-85-3
EC number221-787-9
Prevalence532 products (0.57% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

General Moisturizers 25.2%Body Lotions 12.4%Night Moisturizers 8.1%Day Moisturizers 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.3%Sunscreens 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Myristyl Myristate do in skincare?
Myristyl Myristate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Myristyl 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 Myristyl Myristate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25.2% of its uses).

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