Isopropyl Myristate
Caution
Official INCI name
A light, fast-absorbing ester. Known to clog pores in acne-prone skin.
What it does
Emollient. Oils, butters, esters and silicones that soften and smooth.
Worth knowing
Tends to clog pores in acne-prone skin.
“Isopropyl Myristate” is its name in the EU glossary of common ingredient names (no. 13857), the names labels in the EU must use. © European Union, EUR-Lex.