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 name | MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 1309-42-8 |
| EC number | 215-170-3 |
| Prevalence | 79 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Deodorant |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 83 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
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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