Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, buffering agent. It is used in 79 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 83 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
FunctionABSORBENT, BUFFERING
CAS number1309-42-8
EC number215-170-3
Prevalence79 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies83 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches22,200

Used in

Deodorant 83.5%Lip Moisturizers 2.5%Sunscreens 2.5%Body Lotions 1.3%Body Treatments 1.3%Concealers 1.3%

Frequently asked

What does Magnesium Hydroxide do in skincare?
Magnesium Hydroxide functions as an absorbent, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Magnesium Hydroxide?
It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (83.5% of its uses).

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