Octyldodecyl Myristate

Octyldodecyl Myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 250 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number22766-83-2
EC number245-205-8
Prevalence250 products (0.27% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 30%Night Moisturizers 8.8%Eye Moisturizers 6.4%Body Lotions 5.2%Day Moisturizers 5.2%Serums 4%

Frequently asked

What does Octyldodecyl Myristate do in skincare?
Octyldodecyl Myristate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Octyldodecyl 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 Octyldodecyl Myristate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (30% of its uses).

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