Surfactant
Magnesium Sulfate
Mineral salt, which in cosmetics acts as an emulsifier stabilizer, electrolyte, thickener, or component of salt and bath products.
Mineral saltElectrolyteStabilizer
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Salt of magnesium and sulfuric acid, also known as Epsom salt. In cosmetics, it is used as an electrolyte, emulsifier stabilizer, thickener in some systems, and component of bath products.
Found in creams, SPF, water-in-oil emulsions, bath salts, scrubs, masks, and body products.
Key Benefits
Stabilizes emulsions
Can help water-in-oil emulsions maintain structure and not separate.
Works as an electrolyte
Affects the ionic strength of the formula, which can change the density and behavior of thickeners.
Useful in bath care
In bath products, it adds a mineral profile and characteristic salty feel.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Not magnesium therapy
In a cosmetic formula, Magnesium Sulfate should not be evaluated as an active magnesium supplement for the body. Its main role is physicochemical work in the product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magnesium Sulfate do for skin?
Found in creams, SPF, water-in-oil emulsions, bath salts, scrubs, masks, and body products.
Who should use Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate is suitable for: Emulsions, Bath salts, Scrubs, body care.
Are there any warnings about Magnesium Sulfate?
In a cosmetic formula, Magnesium Sulfate should not be evaluated as an active magnesium supplement for the body. Its main role is physicochemical work in the product.
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