Myristyl Alcohol

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A fatty alcohol, a waxy ingredient that can be made from coconut or palm kernel oil.

An emollient that softens the skin's surface, and it also helps thicken the product and keep it stable.

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Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Emulsion stabilising

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - foam boosting