Potassium Myristate

  • May Worsen Malassezia Folliculitis
  • Surfactant

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About Potassium Myristate

Potassium Myristate is primarily the potassium salt of Myristic Acid.[1] Its solubility and charge state vary depending on the components forming the salt and the formula's acidity, which also affects how it interacts with other raw materials. In cosmetics, it is used to create emulsified formulas in which water and oil are evenly blended, and to lower surface tension so that raw materials can wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]

Potassium Myristate Details

Ingredient function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Main product categories
Cleansing Foam, Powder Wash, Cleansing Bar
INCI name
POTASSIUM MYRISTATE
CosIng ID
36999

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