Humectant

Magnesium Lactate

INCI: MAGNESIUM LACTATE
CAS 18917-93-6 EC 242-671-4
Magnesium, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O(1)-,O(2))-, (T-4)-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Buffering agent, humectant, skin-conditioning agent (magnesium donor)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Magnesium, bis(2-hydroxypropanoato-O(1)-,O(2))-, (T-4)-

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
18917-93-6
EC Number
242-671-4
INCI
MAGNESIUM LACTATE
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026