Description

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) USP/NF Kosher – IPM-30

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient used to give handmade formulations a smooth, silky, non-greasy feel. It is especially useful when you want products to spread easily and absorb comfortably without leaving a heavy or oily finish.

Uses

IPM can be used in a variety of handmade products, including:

• Body oils

• Body butters

• Lotions and creams

• Sugar scrubs

• Body scrubs

• Massage oils

• Hair oils and treatments

• Fragrance and perfume formulations

• Makeup products

• Lip-care formulations

• After-sun products

• Personal-care products

Benefits

IPM is popular with formulators because it can help improve the slip, spreadability, and sensory feel of a finished product. It can make oils and creams feel lighter and smoother on the skin while helping reduce the heavy, greasy sensation that some oil-based formulas can leave behind.

It can also be useful in formulations where you want a more elegant, fast-spreading texture. When combined with other oils and emollients, IPM allows you to customize the final feel of your product.

Suggested Usage Rate

A general usage range is 1–20%, depending on the product and the desired skin feel.

• 1–5% — Light sensory enhancement

• 5–10% — Noticeably smoother and lighter feel

• 10–20% — Stronger emollient and spreading effect

Start with a lower percentage and adjust according to your formulation. Always test the finished product for stability, texture, and compatibility with your other ingredients.

Product Details

USP/NF Grade • KosherProduct: Isopropyl Myristate (IPM-30)Type: Lightweight emollientUses: Skincare, body care, haircare, cosmetics & fragrance formulationsSuggested usage: 1–20%