A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Functions
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Binding
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Binding
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Isopropyl myristate is a fast spreading, thin emollient that is derived typically from a chemical reaction of isopropyl alcohol with vegetable-derived myristic acid. It is formally called an ester. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters of fatty acids (myristic acid).
IPM is a cost-effective, lightweight, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability or to remove “tackiness” from a product. In high concentrations it can be used to remove oil-based make-up and dirt.
It is found in a wide variety of cosmetic products. It also can act as a solvent for oil soluble ingredients including but not limited to actives, resins, and pigments.
Isopropyl myristate is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
