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Magnesium Cocoate
AKA “Magnesium salt of coconut fatty acids”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Magnesium cocoate
AKA: Magnesium salt of coconut fatty acids
Synthetic · Anticaking | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
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
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil fatty acids, which are obtained from coconut palm fruit kernels. Produced by saponification of coconut fatty acids with magnesium salts or hydroxide.
Function
Anticaking | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Anticaking
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR