Myristic Acid
Irritancy: 0-0Comedogenicity: 3-3Cleansing
Fungal-acne trigger
The details
Myristic Acid, aka tetradecanoic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm oil . In skincare, it is an: Research indicates that this ingredient posts a low risk of irritation and sensitization. Since myristic acid is a C14 fatty acid, it falls within the range that Malassezia can metabolize, and therefore not fungal acne safe.
Effects
Hydrating0
May Trigger Acne0
Found in (3 products)
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myristic acid