Cosmetic ingredient

MAGNESIUM SULFATE

Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt built from magnesium and sulfate. This identity places it among mineral ingredients used in cosmetic formulations, distinct from an oil, a botanical extract, or an organic compound.

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CAS number
7487-88-9; 10034-99-8 (heptahydrate) ; 18939-43-0
EC number
231-298-2
Chemical name
Magnesium sulphate

MAGNESIUM SULFATE: what it is

Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt built from magnesium and sulfate. This identity places it among mineral ingredients used in cosmetic formulations, distinct from an oil, a botanical extract, or an organic compound.

MAGNESIUM SULFATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a formulation, magnesium sulfate functions as a bulking agent. This role contributes to the preparation's physical bulk, helping define the amount of material present in the product.

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