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Magnesium Chloride

What Magnesium Chloride is & what it does

A mineral salt used to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions and to add minerals. It supports a consistent texture.

What does Magnesium Chloride do in skincare?

Magnesium Chloride is a mineral salt commonly used in skincare to adjust and stabilize a formula and to provide magnesium ions. It can act as a viscosity or texture modifier and may contribute to the overall feel of a product. It is also used in some bath and soak products.

Is Magnesium Chloride safe?

Magnesium Chloride is a common mineral salt that is widely used in cosmetics and generally considered safe at typical concentrations. It is the same type of magnesium salt found in seawater and some mineral sources. As always, individual sensitivity is possible.

Is Magnesium Chloride natural or synthetic?

Magnesium Chloride is a mineral salt that occurs naturally, for example in seawater and certain mineral deposits, and can also be produced industrially. The cosmetic-grade ingredient may be sourced either way. Both forms are the same chemical compound.

Sunscreens with Magnesium Chloride

We rate 75 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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