A fatty acid used in cleansers and creams.
What it is
Myristic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in coconut, palm kernel oil and nutmeg. Neutralised, it forms soap that produces a rich lather; it also acts as an emulsifier and opacifier.
Where it is used
Facial cleansing foams, shaving creams, soaps and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (220)
- Maca Root & Aloe Softening Shaving Cream For Men · The Body Shop
- Aloe Soothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Revolution Soap Styler · Revolution
- Lash Sensational® Sky High · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational Body · Maybelline
- The Falsies® Surreal · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® · Maybelline
- THE COLOSSAL® CURL BOUNCE · Maybelline
- Men+Care Sport Fresh Body Wash · Dove
- Men+Care Clean Comfort Body Wash · Dove
- Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion Medium to Dark · Dove
- Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion Fair to Medium · Dove