Isopropyl myristate is a colorless and odorless liquid. It can be mixed with vegetable oil in any proportion to become transparent. It is not easy to hydrolyze and rancid, and can be mixed with alcohols and ethers. Miscible with organic solvents such as , methylene chloride, and grease.
Isopropyl myristate is used as an adhesive, emollient and cuticle softener in cosmetics. Products added with this ingredient are easier to apply and have a refreshing texture. . This ingredient has small molecules and is easy to penetrate. It has a good cleaning effect when used for makeup removal. However, excessive use of this ingredient will make the skin rough, sallow, irritating, and acne-producing.
Synthetic fatty acids can be used as cosmetic raw materials. Emollient and low-greasy. It has excellent permeability in the skin, penetrates into pores to clean stains, and is added to makeup remover. However, due to its good permeability, it can penetrate into the stratum corneum, causing the stratum corneum to proliferate and make the skin rough and sallow. There are reports of skin irritation and allergies. Isopropyl myristate can easily cause acne, so be careful when using it.