Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, binding agent. It is used in 94 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 19 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MAGNESIUM CARBONATE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, COLORANT |
| CAS number | 546-93-0; 7757-69-9 |
| EC number | 208-915-9 |
| Prevalence | 94 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 19 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Dry Shampoos 22.3%Setting Spray & Powders 18.1%Deodorant 12.8%Wash Off Masks 7.4%Eyeshadows 5.3%Blushes 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Magnesium Carbonate do in skincare?
- Magnesium Carbonate functions as an absorbent, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Magnesium Carbonate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially dry shampoos (22.3% of its uses).
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