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Magnesium Cocoate
AKA “Magnesium salt of coconut fatty acids”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Magnesium cocoate
AKA: Magnesium salt of coconut fatty acids
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Fatty acids, coco-, magnesium salts Science: Functions: Anticaking, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Anticaking
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Lifts away dirt and oil
Prevents clumping
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A saponified coconut oil product combined with magnesium, developed to create milder surfactants and cleansing agents based on traditional coconut and mineral skincare practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR