Methyl Laurate/myristate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methyl Laurate/Myristate is the methyl ester of a mixture of lauric and myristic acids.
What does it do?
Methyl Laurate/myristate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Methyl Laurate/myristate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methyl Laurate/myristate?
Methyl Laurate/myristate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl Laurate/Myristate is the methyl ester of a mixture of lauric and myristic acids.
Is Methyl Laurate/myristate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methyl Laurate/myristate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methyl Laurate/myristate do in cosmetic products?
Methyl Laurate/myristate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 06/12/2013