Myristic Acid

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A fatty acid found in nutmeg, coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

Used as a surfactant that helps wash away oil and dirt, and to make the product opaque.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Perfuming

Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying