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Emollient

CETYL MYRISTATE/MYRISTOLEATE/OLEATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A wax-like emollient blend — cetyl alcohol esterified with myristic, myristoleic, and oleic acids. Behaves like a soft, conditioning wax used in balms and sticks; closely related to natural skin and sebum lipids.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient
  • Skin softening
  • Wax-like body for sticks

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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