OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium carbonate is an inorganic mineral used to absorb excess oil, improve texture, and provide opacity in cosmetic formulations. It has negligible skin absorption and current cosmetic safety assessments support its use.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Magnesium carbonate is an inorganic mineral used to absorb excess oil, improve texture, and provide opacity in cosmetic formulations. It has negligible skin absorption and current cosmetic safety assessments support its use.
What it does
Absorbent; Opacifying Agent; Bulking
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.