OriginDerived from lauric acid, a fatty acid typically obtained from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through esterification of lauric acid with magnesium salts or hydroxides.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Magnesium Laurate...
Formula
C24H46MgO4
Mol. Weight
422.90
CAS #
4040-48-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Holds ingredients together
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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