Magnesium Aspartate
Magnesium Aspartate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 167 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 894 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 2068-80-6 / 18962-61-3 |
| EC number | 218-191-6 |
| Prevalence | 167 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 894 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Serums 16.2%Toners 16.2%Face Cleansers 13.2%General Moisturizers 11.4%Facial Treatments 4.8%Wash Off Masks 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Magnesium Aspartate do in skincare?
- Magnesium Aspartate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Magnesium Aspartate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Magnesium Aspartate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (16.2% of its uses).
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