Magnesium Coceth Sulfate

AKA: Magnesium cocoeth sulfate, Magnesium sulfate cocoeth

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty alcohols, ethoxylated and combined with magnesium sulfate salts. Synthesized through ethoxylation of coconut alcohols followed by sulfation and magnesium salt complexation.

Fatty alcohols, coco-, ethoxylated, sulfates, magnesium salts

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Fights Acne

Antioxidant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR