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Surfactant

MYRISTIC ACID

CAS 544-63-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A 14-carbon fatty acid that helps build hard, foamy soap bars. Generally safe but well known to be comedogenic — avoid if you're acne-prone.

Function

PERFUMINGFRAGRANCEOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing and lather
  • Bar-soap builder

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic
  • Drying as soap

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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