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Skin Conditioning

MAGNESIUM ACETATE

CAS 142-72-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Magnesium acetate — a soluble mineral salt used for skin conditioning and pH buffering. Considered safe at the low cosmetic levels in use; the only caveat is a thinner published dataset than for sister magnesium salts.

Skin benefits

  • Provides magnesium as a skin-conditioning mineral
  • Acts as a mild buffer / pH adjuster
  • Soluble salt — easy to formulate
  • Used at low percentages with no irritation signal

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic-specific safety dossier vs canonical magnesium salts
  • Acetate ion can sting on broken skin in high concentration
  • No EU restriction but limited published clinical work

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.