Is Myristyl Myristate comedogenic?
A waxy ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid, used as a thickener and emollient.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: ester
Myristyl Myristate
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 5 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A waxy ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid, used as a thickener and emollient. Its long, saturated chains pack into the pore and are a common reason a product gets flagged for acne-prone skin.
Common INCI Aliases: tetradecyl tetradecanoate
Scientific References: getskinscore.com; labelpeek.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Myristyl Myristate
- tetradecyl tetradecanoate
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