Myristic Acid

The Basics On Myristic Acid

What is Myristic Acid?

Cleansing agent that also creates foam and can be drying.

What are other names for Myristic Acid?

MYRISTIC ACID, N-TETRADECANOIC ACID, and TETRADECANOIC ACID

What is Myristic Acid used for?

Skincare: Myristic acid is common in facial cleansers because of its ability to wash away oils. It also helps keep skin hydrated and youthful in appearance, like most fatty acids. Hair care: The ingredient is a hair conditioning agent, so it keeps hair hydrated and healthy.

How Myristic Acid is classified

Cleansing Agents

Recommendations for using Myristic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Myristic Acid During Pregnancy

What we know about using Myristic Acid while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

There are no data on the reproductive or developmental toxi city of myristic acid or its component parts for the derivatives. Based on structure—activity relationships, the Expert Panel con sidered that these chemicals had little potential for such toxicity when used as cosmetic ingredients.

General safety info about Myristic Acid from CIR

This report addresses the safety of the inorganic salts and esters of various fatty alcohols of myristic acid. Most of the esters are used as skin conditioning agents in many types of cosmetics in a range of concentrations. Myristate esters are readily hydrolyzed to the corresponding alcohols and acids, which are then further metabolized. Myristate salts readily dissociate in any likely cosmetic formulation. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Panel recognized that much of the data supporting the ingredients in this group were previously reviewed in safety assessments for related ingredients. Where specific data did not exist, the Panel considered structure—activity relationships in determining the safety of these ingredients as used in cosmetics. The Panel determined that myristic acid and its salts and esters are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the current practices of use and concentration.

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Products where you might find Myristic Acid

Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1.7 oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1 fl. oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES Glycolic Acid Treatment (1.7 fl. oz.); The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5; SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment; Fresh Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer