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Octyldodecyl Myristate
In Skincare: Is Octyldodecyl Myristate Safe? Comedogenic Rating & Side Effects
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What Octyldodecyl Myristate does for your skin
Overview
Ingredient Profile
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Formulation in Octyldodecyl Myristate
Role of Octyldodecyl Myristate
Active Cosmetic Mechanisms
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Skin SoftenerSoftens and smooths skin by filling gaps between cells
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
// Evidence: Emollient ingredients create smooth, soft skin by filling spaces between corneocytes in stratum corneum. These include esters (isopropyl palmitate), oils (jojoba, argan), fatty alcohols, and silicones. The mechanism involves spreading on skin surface, filling microscopic irregularities, and creating lubricious film. Effects are immediate tactile improvement and visual smoothing. Emolliency measured by spreading coefficient and skin feel assessments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Octyldodecyl Myristate — common questions
What is Octyldodecyl Myristate in skincare?
Octyldodecyl Myristate is a myristate ester. Myristic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in foods like nutmeg, palm oil, coconut oil, and butterfat. Octyldodecyl Myristate is created by reacting myristic acid with a specific alcohol (octadecanol). It exists as a white or yellow-white solid. Salts of myristic acid (such as Aluminum Dimyristate) and other esters of myristic acid are also commonly used in cosmetics.
What does Octyldodecyl Myristate do? / Functions of Octyldodecyl Myristate?
Common functions: SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.
What is the comedogenic rating of Octyldodecyl Myristate? / Is Octyldodecyl Myristate comedogenic?
Octyldodecyl Myristate has a comedogenic rating of 4 out of 5. This ingredient appears to be comedogenic. A rating of 4 means it has high pore-clogging potential.
Does it clog pores?
This ingredient appears to be comedogenic (rating 4/5).
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate safe for skin?
Octyldodecyl Myristate has a safety rating of 2 out of 5. A rating of 2 means it is generally considered safe for most skin types. Note: Octyldodecyl Myristate is a fatty acid ester emollient with higher pore clogging risk, which may trigger acne or folliculitis in acne-prone skin; it is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics a
Is Octyldodecyl Myristate good for sensitive skin?
Octyldodecyl Myristate has an irritancy rating of 2 out of 5. A rating of 2 means it is generally well-tolerated.
What are the side effects of Octyldodecyl Myristate in skincare?
Known considerations: Octyldodecyl Myristate is a fatty acid ester emollient with higher pore clogging risk, which may trigger acne or folliculitis in acne-prone skin; it is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, though it has a moderate comedogenic rating. Limited safety data is available from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) on long-term effects. Additional risks: potential pore-clogging (comedogenic rating 4/5).