Ingredient
Isopropyl Myristate
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Isopropyl Myristate (INCI: Isopropyl Myristate) is a lightweight ester emollient.
What it does — It improves slip and reduces greasiness, commonly used to give a light, smooth feel and to help other ingredients spread and absorb.
Typical use — Found in lotions, creams, makeup and hair products.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who prefer a fast-absorbing feel. It has a reputation for being more comedogenic for some, so very congestion-prone skin may prefer to monitor how it behaves.
Safety — Graded low risk as a widely used emollient ester. This is general information, not medical advice. Patch-test if your skin is congestion-prone.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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