MYRISTYL ALCOHOL

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Myristyl Alcohol is used in cosmetics primarily as an emollient. It softens and smooths the skin, while improving the texture of products. It can also serve as a stabilizer in emulsions to ensure a consistent consistency.

Ingredient type: Emollient

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Myristyl Alcohol can be plant-based, often derived from coconut or palm kernel oil.

✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, Myristyl Alcohol can sometimes cause skin reactions in people with extremely sensitive skin. However, these reactions are rare.

Found in: It is frequently found in lotions, moisturizers, makeup removers, and certain hair products.