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MYRETH-2 MYRISTATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 59686-68-9 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

MYRETH-2 MYRISTATE is a versatile fatty ester that serves multiple functions within skincare formulations. It primarily acts as a skin conditioning agent and emollient, contributing to skin softness and smoothness. Additionally, its structure suggests potential roles as a cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

Summary

Emollient Skin Conditioning Cleansing Agent Surfactant Emulsifying Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface, thereby enhancing hydration and promoting a smooth, conditioned feel. As an emollient, it helps to soften the skin. Its inherent properties also enable it to aid in the removal of impurities as a cleansing agent. The presence of a polyethylene glycol-ether ('Myreth-') component contributes to its potential to reduce surface tension, acting as a surfactant, and to stabilize oil and water mixtures as an emulsifier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Unknown
Sensitization risk Unknown

A specific safety assessment by the CIR or SCCS directly for MYRETH-2 MYRISTATE has not been identified. However, related ingredients such as Myristyl Myristate and various fatty ester end-capped alkoxylates have been reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel and generally deemed safe for cosmetic applications. While EWG lists general hazard codes, these are not specifically linked to cosmetic use studies for this ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While MYRETH-2 MYRISTATE is acknowledged for its functional properties as an emollient and cleansing agent in various formulations, the absence of specific, direct safety assessments and detailed clinical efficacy data for this exact ingredient warrants further research before definitive conclusions on its optimal use.

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