What is "MYRISTYL MYRISTATE" and what does it do?
Role: OCCLUSIF LEGER
Family: POSSIBLY COMEDOGENIC INGREDIENT
Comedogenic index: 5
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE is a waxy emollient with a melting point close to skin temperature. It gives consistency to the formula and leaves a velvety sensation on the skin.
Myristyl myristate is created from the fatty acids myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. In skin care, it is used as an emollient and texture agent.
This ingredient has a comedogenic index of 5/5, which means it has the potential to clog pores.
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