Magnesium Tallowate

Magnesium Tallowate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Magnesium salt of tallow fatty acids
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from tallow (animal fat) and magnesium salts through synthetic combination of these starting materials. Produced by saponification of tallow fatty acids with magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide.
Fatty acids, tallow, magnesium salts
CAS #
68953-41-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR