AKA: 57539-47-6, DIHYDROGEN BIS(N-PALMITOYL-L-GLUTAMATO(2-)-N, O)MAGNESATE(2-), MAGNESIUM PALMITOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Origin Derived from palmitic acid and glutamic acid, both obtainable from natural oils or synthesized chemically. Produced through esterification and chelation of these compounds with magnesium to form the final salt.
Dihydrogen Bis[N-Palmitoyl-L-Glutamato(2-)-N,O]Magnesate(2-)
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? 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.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🔬 Peer-reviewed none on file
🛡️ Safety-assessed 2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? Concentration Guide
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CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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