Magnesium oxide

Magnesium oxide

INCI MAGNESIUM OXIDEEC number 215-171-9Role Opacifying

Magnesium Oxide (INCI: Magnesium Oxide) is a mineral of natural origin. It acts as an opacifying agent by reducing the transparency of formulations, and as a pH adjuster to maintain the acid-base balance.

OpacifyingBuffering
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Opacifying — Makes the product less transparent.

Buffering — Adjusts and stabilises the pH of the formula.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

56
products listed
Most frequent categoriesLips · Eyes · Makeup · Deodorants · Cleansers & makeup removers
Most frequent brandsEye Care · Musc Intime · Bioderma · Avene · A-Derma
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