Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 57539-47-6, DIHYDROGEN BIS(N-PALMITOYL-L-GLUTAMATO(2-)-N, O)MAGNESATE(2-), MAGNESIUM PALMITOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Dihydrogen Bis[N-Palmitoyl-L-Glutamato(2-)-N,O]Magnesate(2-)
Effective at 0.1%
Formula
C42H76MgN2O10
Mol. Weight
793.40
CAS #
57539-47-6
Form
Powder
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern amino acid-based cosmetic ingredient developed in recent decades. Created to provide gentle cleansing and conditioning properties in premium skincare and hair care formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0006%
0.2%
0%0%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0006-0.2
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR