Myristyl Alcohol
INCI Myristyl Alcohol
Overview
A plant-derived fatty alcohol used for texture, distinct from drying alcohols.
What it is
Myristyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, waxy in character, with none of the sharp, drying quality of the alcohol in hand sanitizer.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Fatty alcohols like this one are derived from plant oils, commonly from sources like coconut or palm.
What it does in a formulation
Contributes to the texture of a finished product, working alongside other ingredients for a smooth, stable result.
Why Lovebee uses it
Another member of the same trusted family of texture ingredients we lean on to keep our formulas feeling smooth and well-blended.
Good to know
- Vegan and plant-derived.
- Not related to drying alcohols like ethanol — it behaves more like a soft wax.
Common questions
- Is Myristyl Alcohol drying, like the alcohol in hand sanitizer?
No. Fatty alcohols like this one are a completely different type of ingredient from drying alcohols.
- Is Myristyl Alcohol vegan?
Yes — it’s derived from plant oil sources.
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