Ingredient
myristyl myristate
Low risk
Functionemollient
What it is
Myristyl myristate is a waxy ester emollient that adds richness and a smooth, velvety feel.
What it does
It softens the skin, gives products body and a cushioned glide, and helps create a satiny finish.
Typical use
Found in creams, balms, cleansing products and makeup, as a texture and emollient ingredient.
Who it suits / good to know
Its rich feel is lovely for dry skin, but it can feel heavy on very clog-prone skin.
Safety
Graded low risk as an inert ester, with the caveat that richer esters may feel heavy on acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you are reactive or breakout-prone. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — inert ester, though it can feel heavy on very clog-prone skin.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
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.
← Back to the ingredient glossary