Description

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (IPM)

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is a lightweight fatty-acid ester widely used as an emollient and sensory modifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

It provides excellent spreading characteristics and helps products glide smoothly across the skin, contributing to a soft, silky and elegant sensory profile.

IPM is particularly useful for reducing the heavy or greasy feel associated with some oils and oil-rich formulations. Its lightweight character makes it suitable for creams, lotions, body-care products, makeup, massage products and other formulations where good spreadability and a pleasant after-feel are desired.

In cosmetic formulations, Isopropyl Myristate also functions as an oil-phase ingredient and can help improve the distribution of lipophilic components throughout the product.

Its combination of emolliency, slip and excellent spreading properties makes IPM a versatile ingredient for professional skincare, body-care and personal-care formulation.

Functions & Benefits

Lightweight Emollient — Helps soften and condition the skin while providing an elegant sensory profile.

Excellent Spreadability — Allows cosmetic formulations to spread easily and uniformly over the skin.

Smooth Glide — Improves slip and application characteristics.

Non-Greasy Skin Feel — Helps reduce the heavy or greasy sensation associated with richer oils and emollient systems.

Sensory Modifier — Contributes to a smoother, silkier and lighter finished-product feel.

Oil-Phase Ingredient — Useful as a lipophilic component in creams, lotions and other oil-containing cosmetic systems.

Lubricating Properties — Helps improve glide in body-care and massage-type products.

Applications

Face Cream • Body Cream • Body Lotion • Moisturizer • Facial Care • Body Care • Makeup • Foundation • Makeup Remover • Massage Products • Hair Care • Hand Care • Personal Care

Storage

Store in the original tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Protect from excessive heat, direct sunlight and sources of ignition.