Magnesium Myristate

What Magnesium Myristate is & what it does

Magnesium Myristate is the magnesium salt of myristic acid, a fatty acid. It appears in cosmetic formulas as a powdery anticaking and texturizing agent, often in pressed or loose powders and in some creams. It helps absorb oil and gives products a soft, slip-rich feel.

What does Magnesium Myristate do in skincare?

Magnesium Myristate is the magnesium salt of myristic acid. It is used as an anticaking and texturizing agent, especially in powders, where it absorbs oil and gives a soft, smooth, slip-rich feel.

Is Magnesium Myristate comedogenic?

Magnesium Myristate is a powdery metallic soap used at modest levels, and it is generally not considered a strong pore-clogging ingredient on its own. As always, how a finished product behaves on acne-prone skin depends on the whole formula, so monitor your skin's response.

Is Magnesium Myristate natural or synthetic?

It is synthesized by combining myristic acid, a fatty acid, with a magnesium source. The myristic acid can be plant or animal derived, so origin depends on the supplier.

Sunscreens with Magnesium Myristate

We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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