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Emollient

ETHYL MYRISTATE/PALMITATE/PALMITOLEATE

Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A blend of ethyl esters of common fatty acids — a lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient that smooths and softens skin. Generally very safe; only minor caveat is potential pore-clogging on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTORAL CARESKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight skin softening
  • Fast-absorbing feel
  • Plant-derivable fatty acid esters

Known concerns

  • Mild comedogenicity in acne-prone users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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