It gives your foundation that "flawless, glowing finish," but for acne-prone skin, it is a silent nightmare. Here is why Isopropyl Myristate might be destroying your skin barrier.
Isopropyl Myristate is a synthetic oil and emollient that gives products a slick, sheer feel. It is highly comedogenic, meaning it penetrates deep into the pores. Brands love it because it reduces the "greasy" feel of lotions and makes liquid foundations spread effortlessly.
You will find it hiding in countless mineral powders, "clean" foundations, and high-end blushes. But this synthetic shimmer comes at a devastating cost for sensitive and acne-prone biology.
On a molecular level, Isopropyl Myristate is small enough to penetrate the stratum corneum but sticky enough to bind with dead skin cells and sebum. This creates a solid plug deep within the pore, inevitably leading to closed comedones and cystic acne.
Because it is uniquely heavy and adheres so strongly to the skin, it sinks deep into pores. Sweat and sebum mix with the heavy crystals, creating an impenetrable plug that erupts into painful, deep cystic acne.
Many people report suddenly developing hundreds of tiny, flesh-colored bumps (closed comedones) on their forehead and cheeks. This is the hallmark signature of Isopropyl Myristate congesting the follicles.
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