Magnesium Tallowate

Magnesium Tallowate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Magnesium salt of tallow fatty acids
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, magnesium salts
CAS #
68953-41-3
Form
Powder
Functions
Anticaking
Bulking
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
Prevents clumping
Adds volume
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic salt developed in the 20th century from tallow (rendered animal fat). Created as a thickening and opacifying agent for bar soaps and cleansers without traditional use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR