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Non-Sticky Magnesium Ingredient for Cream?
Are there any forms of topical magnesium that are truly non-tacky and do not leave behind a noticeable sensation of residue when applied to the skin?
In other words, have any personal care ingredient suppliers created a magnesium-containing ingredient for skincare that actually has a pleasant non-tacky skin feel and leaves a light, non-residual skin after feel?
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions, comments and discussion about magnesium-containing ingredients for use in skin creams and lotions.
Thanks!
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What is the purpose of the magnesium in your cream?
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Magnesium stearate?
It is used as a lubricant and demolding aid. -
@Gunther
I have no idea which/what magnesium salt is used here. -
@Gunther, I bought some magnesium stearate as it is required to stabilise a formulation (W/O material as per the supplier). But I have way too much, so trying to figure out what other application it has. I suspect it will decrease viscosity of polymers as it reads like salt to me. Would be great if you can share your experiece.
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@ngarayeva001
It isn’t sure if magnesium stearate is meant here. If the purpose is for stabilizing a W/O it might as well be magnesium sulfate. -
Depends on the material. For example Empilan DPHS requires both magnesium sulfate and magnesium stearate. If you skip magnesium stearate it will still emulsify but viscosity changes dramatically.
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@ngarayeva001
No, the question asker here doesn’t mention what magnesium salt she/he means. I just mentioned a magnesium salt as an example that it might be any magnesium salt that is meant here. -
@Doreen
I would like to know which specific magnesium salt could be added to a skin cream that would have decent transdermal penetration without being sticky or leaving a residue on the skin.The purpose of the magnesium salt would be as an active ingredient (a form of transdermal magnesium supplementation as in magnesium oil) to supplement magnesium, like a Epsom salt bath but in the form of a skin cream. The main aim of its potential inclusion in a cream formula would not be for emulsion stabilization but rather as an active. Ideally, it could perform both functions.
Is there such a thing as a magnesium salt/oil that is not sticky and does not leave a salt residue on your skin after application? If so, what specific form of topical magnesium salt/oil would have these desirable characteristics?
Thanks again!
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I have no idea what magnesium salt would be best for transdermal absorption and that doesn’t leave a sticky residue.
Maybe others here can chime in who know more about this subject.
Good luck with finding a solution!
Edit: typo
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According to this report, you are either wasting your time or peddling fairy dust.
In the following review, we evaluated the current literature and evidence-based data on transdermal magnesium application and show that the propagation of transdermal magnesium is scientifically unsupported.So, basically, you needn’t worry about it. Just put in 0.1% of whatever magnesium salt you like and write, “With MAGNESIUM” on the label.
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And if you really had any substantial absorption, it is no longer a Cosmetic.
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@Belassi
The study was enlightening. Thanks! -
Magnesium stearate is used as a mold and pharmaceutical lubricant and leaves a powdery afterfeel. Of course too much of it will leave a clumpy, whitish residue.
You can purchase a pound or Kg of it for a couple $, and see how it feels.The real challenge is that it won’t dissolve in water, so it needs to be suspended.
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I would wager that we are speaking about Magnesium sulfate in a solution. It is unfortunately called Magnesium oil the crappers, oops crafters.
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