OriginMagnesium aspartate is synthesized by combining magnesium salts with aspartic acid, an amino acid compound. The magnesium and aspartate are chemically bonded through chelation or salt formation processes.
Magnesium dihydrogen di-L-aspartate
Formula
C8H20MgN2O12
Mol. Weight
360.56
CAS #
2068-80-6, 18962-61-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Lab (in vitro) test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 607)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 3 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 607)
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