Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C₁₄H₂₈O₂. It occurs naturally in various plant and animal fats, such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and butter. In cosmetics, it appears as a white crystalline solid or powder with a faint fatty odor. As a versatile ingredient, it acts as an emulsifier, surfactant, and emollient, contributing to the texture, stability, and cleansing properties of formulations.
Discover the transformative power of Myristic Acid in your skincare formulations. This versatile fatty acid acts as a powerful cleansing agent and emollient, gently removing impurities while maintaining skin's natural moisture barrier. Our premium-grade Myristic Acid is ideal for soaps, cleansers, and moisturizers, where it enhances lather, improves texture, and promotes softer, smoother skin.
As a key component in many high-performance cosmetics, Myristic Acid helps stabilize formulations while delivering deep yet gentle cleansing. Its excellent compatibility with other ingredients makes it perfect for creating balanced, skin-friendly products that cleanse without stripping essential moisture.
Used primarily as a surfactant, cleansing and thickening agent.
Has good emulsifying and opacifying properties.
Provides some thickening effects in formulations.
Instructions: Add to the oil-phase of the formula or in phase with surfactants.
Typical Usage Level: 0.5 - 10%.
Precaution: For external use only.
All kinds of personal care products including soaps, cleansing creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and shaving products.
Enhances skin softness, improves emulsion stability, and aids active ingredient penetration.
Binds pigments, reduces powderiness, and improves product spreadability.
Acts as a co-surfactant for foam regulation and provides detangling properties.
Stabilizes emulsions with UV filters (e.g., octinoxate) and improves water resistance.
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested.
Vegan
No animal-derived components.
GMO Status
No data available.