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Ingredient Facts
Magnesium tallowate
AKA: Magnesium salt of tallow fatty acids
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, magnesium salts
CAS #
68953-41-3
Form
Powder
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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.