Emollient

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

At a glance

Things to be aware of

May cause Acne

Addresses

Dehydration

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What Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate?

Mixture of glycols and fatty alcohols used as a skin-replenishing agent and, in some cases, as a thickening agent.

How widely it's used

0.1%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 25% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Moisturisers Treatments

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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