Is Isopropyl Myristate comedogenic?
Isopropyl Myristate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
Lightweight emollient with one of the highest comedogenic ratings on record; common in body lotions and hair products.
Also listed as
Isopropyl Myristate · IPM
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Related ingredients
- Isopropyl Isostearate — 5/5
- Isopropyl Linoleate — 5/5
- Isopropyl Palmitate — 4/5
- Myristyl Myristate — 5/5
- Myristyl Lactate — 4/5
- Myristyl Propionate — 3/5
- PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate — 3/5
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate — 4/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Isopropyl Myristate comedogenic?
Isopropyl Myristate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Isopropyl Myristate?
5 out of 5 (high risk). Lightweight emollient with one of the highest comedogenic ratings on record; common in body lotions and hair products.
›Other names for Isopropyl Myristate on ingredient labels
IPM