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PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Acne verdict High clog risk

Rated a pore-clogger

  • Comedogenic3 / 5
  • Irritancy2 / 5

What it does

Light emollient that helps formulas spread and absorb.

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate in plain English

PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate is a light, non-greasy emollient used in creams, makeup and antiperspirants. It was named as a newer pore-clogging ester in rabbit-ear testing. Its rating comes from old rabbit-ear tests of the raw ingredient, which can overstate what happens with a finished product on human skin.

Is PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate bad for acne?

It can be. PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate has a high clog risk rating for acne-prone skin. In Fulton's 1989 rabbit-ear test it scored 3 out of 5 for clogging pores and 2 out of 5 for irritation. That test used the raw ingredient, so a small amount in a finished product may behave differently. If you break out easily, check where it sits on the ingredient list: the higher it appears, the more of it the product usually contains.

Why it is flagged: Named as a newer pore-clogging ester in rabbit-ear testing.

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Also called

  • PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
  • Ppg 2 myristyl propionate
  • Ppg-2 myristyl propionate

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Frequently asked questions

Is PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate comedogenic?

PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate scored 3 out of 5 for comedogenicity in Fulton's 1989 rabbit-ear study, where 0 means no clogging and 5 means severe. That is a moderate rating. The test used the raw ingredient, so a finished product may behave differently.

What does PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate do in skincare?

In short: light emollient that helps formulas spread and absorb. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

What else is PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate can also appear as Ppg 2 myristyl propionate or Ppg-2 myristyl propionate.

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