Magnesium Oleth Sulfate

Magnesium Oleth Sulfate 1
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Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from magnesium salts and oleyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol typically obtained from natural oils. Synthesized through sulfation of oleyl alcohol followed by neutralization with magnesium compounds.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(9-(Z)-octadecenyl)oxy-, magnesium salts (2:1) (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
87569-97-9
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR