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Emollient

MYRISTYL ACETATE

CAS 638-59-5 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A simple fatty-alcohol acetate ester used as a lightweight emollient. Good skin compatibility; only caveat is mild comedogenicity for very acne-prone users.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Improves spreadability
  • Skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Possible mild comedogenicity for very acne-prone skin
  • No notable systemic concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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