Description
Molecular Formula: C17H34O2
Alternative Names: IPM, Isopropyl Tetradecanoate
Purity of the Ingredients: 99%
Country of Origin: India
Description:
Isopropyl Myristate is a clear, light, and non-greasy liquid commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is made by combining isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (a natural fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils). This ingredient helps make creams, lotions, and oils spread easily on the skin without leaving a heavy or sticky feeling. It also improves the absorption of other active ingredients into the skin.
Benefits and Uses:
- Gives a smooth and silky feel to skin care and hair care products.
- Helps creams and lotions spread easily without a greasy finish.
- Improves absorption of active ingredients into the skin.
- Reduces the greasy feel of oils and butters in formulations.
- Used as a lightweight emollient in makeup, sunscreens, and body oils.
- Acts as a solvent for some oil-soluble ingredients in cosmetic formulas.
Isopropyl Myristate is popular in skincare because it improves product texture and feel. In creams and lotions, it creates a soft, non-oily touch while still providing moisture. In hair care, it helps smooth strands without making them heavy or sticky. It is often used in massage oils for its excellent spreadability and fast absorption. In makeup products like foundations and lipsticks, it reduces heaviness and makes application smoother. It is also known for its ability to dissolve some oils and enhance the delivery of active ingredients, making it a versatile choice for many formulations. Its light nature makes it suitable for daily use in both skin and hair products.
Concentration and Solubility:
- Recommended use level: 1% to 20% depending on the product type.
- Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and most organic solvents.
How to Use:
- Add to the oil phase of your formulation.
- Blend into creams, lotions, serums, hair products, or massage oils.
