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Características

INCI
Myristyl Alcohol
Ru.
Tetradecanol
CAS
112-72-1
EC
204-000-3
IUPAC
Tetradecanol
Funciones
emollient, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Irritabilidad
4 / 5
Comedógeno.
2 / 5

Para quién

Skin Type
▲ Dry ▲ Normal
Face Concern
▼ Acne ▼ Sensitive Skin ▼ Rosacea ▼ Eczema ▲ Hydration ▲ Barrier Repair
Body Concern
▲ Dryness
Hair Concern
▼ Hair Volume ▼ Fine Hair ▼ Frizz ▲ Damage ▲ Hydration
Application Area
▲ Face ▲ Body ▲ Hair ▲ Scalp
Ingredient Flag
▲ Drying Alcohol

Descripción

Myristyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in skincare and haircare, but it is very different from drying “alcohol” ingredients like ethanol. It’s usually derived from plant oils or made synthetically, and it works mainly as an emollient, thickener, and texture booster. In formulas, it helps products feel smoother, richer, and more stable, while also giving skin and hair a softer, more conditioned finish.

For skin, myristyl alcohol can help reduce the drag of a formula and leave a light, silky feel that many people with normal to dry skin enjoy. In hair products, it can improve slip, manageability, and the creamy feel of conditioners or masks. It’s especially useful in lotions, creams, conditioners, and styling products where a plush texture matters. The main caveat is that, like many fatty alcohols, it may not suit every very sensitive or breakout-prone person in heavier formulas, so the overall product matters more than this ingredient alone.

Productos con Myristyl Alcohol (1 342 total)

Cabello
Cuidado facial
Cuidado corporal
Maquillaje

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Sinónimos
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