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Myristyl Alcohol
Fatty Alcohol
Fatty alcohols may cause breakouts and/or clogged pores in those with sensitive skin.
Explained
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
As an emollient, it hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
See all 551 products with Myristyl Alcohol
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Tetradecanol
1-Tetradecanol
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Haircare
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3% to
5%
References
Products with Myristyl Alcohol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77246
INCI Name
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
EC #
 204-000-3
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Foam Boosting, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
