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Emollient

CETYL MYRISTOLEATE

Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ester of cetyl alcohol with myristoleic acid (omega-5 monounsaturated). Acts as a rich, skin-mimetic emollient; widely used for dry-skin and joint-care leave-ons with no documented safety concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient with cushioning skin feel
  • Bio-mimetic to skin lipids
  • Supports skin barrier in dry skin formulations

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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