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Surfactant

POTASSIUM MYRISTATE

CAS 13429-27-1 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A soap-style surfactant from myristic acid — common in foaming cleansers and shave creams. Effective and well tolerated, but the high pH can dry sensitive skin.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective soap-style cleanser
  • Produces creamy foam
  • Plant-derived fatty acid base
  • Long history in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Alkaline pH can be drying
  • May disrupt acid mantle in sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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