Myristoyl glutamic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Myristoyl glutamic acid is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The name component " myristoyl " describes an ingredient which contains myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid) as fatty acid component. Myristoyl glutamic acid has skin caring effects. Furthermore, the substance acts as hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020