Magnesium Nitrate
What Magnesium Nitrate is & what it does
Magnesium Nitrate is an inorganic magnesium salt that, in cosmetics, is most often used as part of a preservative system and as a viscosity or stabilizing aid. It frequently appears alongside magnesium chloride and methylchloroisothiazolinone blends, where it supports the preservative function. It is used in very small amounts as a formulation aid. Its role is functional rather than skin-active.
What is Magnesium Nitrate?
Magnesium Nitrate is an inorganic magnesium salt. In cosmetics it is most often used as part of a preservative system and as a viscosity or stabilizing aid.
What does Magnesium Nitrate do in skincare?
It frequently appears alongside magnesium chloride and methylchloroisothiazolinone blends, where it supports the preservative function. It is used in very small amounts.
Is Magnesium Nitrate safe?
It is used as a formulation aid at very low levels within preservative systems. Its role is functional rather than skin-active.
Sunscreens with Magnesium Nitrate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Earthly Wellness Essence Sun Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
71/100
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Clinica Sun Protection SPF 50+
59/100