Magnesium sulfates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 7487-88-9; Epsom salts; Magnesium sulphate

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Magnesium sulfate, the magnesium salt of sulfuric acid, is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products); hair conditioner (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and swelling agent (reduces the bulk density of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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