OriginDerived from benzoic acid and magnesium compounds, typically sourced from petroleum or plant-based origins. Synthesized through the neutralization reaction of benzoic acid with magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide.
Magnesium dibenzoate
Formula
C14H10MgO4
Mol. Weight
266.53
CAS #
553-70-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 0.5%
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2010 survey
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 1a.
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