Understanding Isopropyl Myristate Benefits for Skincare
Isopropyl myristate (IPM) is an ester formed from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. Myristic acid, in turn, is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in natural sources like coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and nutmeg. While the term “fatty acid” might conjure images of greasy skin, when used in the right formulations, IPM and myristic acid can offer several benefits: Emollient and Skin Softening Properties: Mechanism: Myristic acid, as a fatty acid, has inherent emollient properties. Emollients work by filling in the gaps between skin cells (corneocytes) in the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin). This creates a smoother, softer