isopropyl myristate

 

what is it?

Isopropyl myristate is derived from isopropyl alcohol (a synthetic propane-derived compound) and myristic acid, which is a naturally occurring fatty acid.

what does it do?

Some of BRAHSTON products contain isopropyl myristate because it acts as a skin conditioning agent similar to glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Isopropyl myristate is unique in that it helps speed up the skin’s absorption of other beneficial nutrients and compounds in the formula.

Isopropyl myristate also functions in skincare formulas as an ingredient that helps make oily residues in a formula’s mixture to feel silky to the touch.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

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    According to EWG, isopropyl myristate is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

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