emollient · emulsifier

Myristyl Alcohol

Generally safe·Strong evidence

A fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier in creams and lotions. Despite the name, it does not dry the skin and is well tolerated at cosmetic concentrations.

Products with Myristyl Alcohol

94
Aveeno
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
82
Kristin Ess
The One Signature Conditioner

References

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