Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Magnesium Aspartate

INCI: MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

CAS Number
7018-07-7 (magnesium DL-aspartate); 2068-80-6 (magnesium L-aspartate dihydrate)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning - supplies magnesium ions to formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. Not listed as a prohibited or restricted cosmetic ingredient under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Generally regarded as safe at typical cosmetic-use concentrations; aspartic acid and magnesium are both endogenous to the body. Delivers bioavailable magnesium to the skin; aspartate is an amino acid that may support cellular energy metabolism

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?

Generally regarded as safe at typical cosmetic-use concentrations; aspartic acid and magnesium are both endogenous to the body. Delivers bioavailable magnesium to the skin; aspartate is an amino acid that may support cellular energy metabolism The EU classifies Magnesium Aspartate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnesium Aspartate allowed in the EU?

Magnesium Aspartate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Magnesium Aspartate do in cosmetics?

Magnesium Aspartate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning - supplies magnesium ions to formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7018-07-7 (magnesium DL-aspartate); 2068-80-6 (magnesium L-aspartate dihydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Aspartate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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