Magnesium Myristate

INCI: Magnesium Myristate
Magnesium Myristate is the salt of magnesium and myristic acid (a fatty acid found naturally in palm and coconut oil). The texture of Magnesium Myristate is surprisingly creamy as it has a wonderful, rich gliding quality when rubbed between the fingers.
Magnesium Myristate adds both velvety and adhesion to our colour cosmetics – more so than magnesium stearate, making it ideal for eyeliner, makeup and also blush. It can also. be used as a binder when pressing powders. Magnesium Myristate is also a beneficial alternative to talcum powder for application on baby skin.

• Product Type: Non-glossy with good adhere property
• Solubility: In-soluble in water, dispersible in warm oil & alcohol
• Smell: Estery smell.
• Application Concentration: 5.0 – 10% for loose powders.For creamy cosmetics and binding powders for pressing 2.0- 5.0%.
• CAS Number: 4086-70-8
• Original Material: Palm Oil and coconut oil
• Storage: Stored in a cool, dark & dry place. Magnesium Myristate should be stable for at least two years.

Benefits

• Used to improve adhesion and slip in pressed powdered mineral makeup.
• Used as non-gelling thickening agent in many cosmetic products including eyeliners and mascara, lipsticks and liquid formulations.
• Used in foundation powders, pressed powders eyeshadow blends and
  blushes, as a white colouring agent (opacifier).
• Hydrophobic properties add to its microbiological properties.
• Also used in fragrances, deodorants, creams, lotions, pomades, ointments & cream shampoos