What is ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

Family: POSSIBLY COMEDOGENIC INGREDIENT

Comedogenic index: 5

Isopropyl Myristate is a clear, colorless, oily emollient liquid. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
What's more, it can even reduce the heavy, greasy feel of products with a high oil content.
It can potentially aggravate acne-prone skin.
It is rapidly absorbed by the skin, helping other ingredients to penetrate faster and deeper.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent and texture improver.

Isopropyl Myristate is used to help the other ingredients to be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and can help soften and moisturize the skin.

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