Magnesium Carbonate
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Inorganic mineral salt used as an absorbent, opacifying agent, colouring agent, or to adjust the pH of cosmetic products.
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What Is Magnesium Carbonate?
Inorganic mineral salt used as an absorbent, opacifying agent, coloring agent, or to adjust the pH of cosmetic products.
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
- INN Name
- magnesium carbonate
- EC Number
- 208-915-9
- Function
- Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Opa CI Fying
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