Magnesium Hydroxide Powder

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Magnesium hydroxide

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Magnesium hydroxide

Directions:
Use at 1-30% during oil phase of formulation

   • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
   • Animal Testing Statement

Average Customer Rating:

(6 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Jessica • North Carolina Date Submitted:  03/10/2024 I Recommend This Product!

"Great for deodorant " COMMENTS:  This product is packaged well and is consistent. I have purchased multiple times. It is a great additive to my deodorant. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Donna • Florida Date Submitted:  06/25/2020 I Recommend This Product!

"love it" COMMENTS:  Works wonderfully in my deodorant sticks PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotion Bars & Sticks

Meredith  • California Date Submitted:  01/07/2020 I Recommend This Product!

"Amazing in deodorant" COMMENTS:  I use this product exclusively in my organic deodorant instead of baking soda. I have been purchasing the same ingredient from other sources and wow am I happy I switched! Great consistency, bulk size bag, finished product comes out the same every batch. Note- I use an immursion blender stick to help break up any clumps that may form. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Fine powder • large bag

Penny • California Date Submitted:  06/26/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"The perfect ingredient for deodorant!" COMMENTS:  This stuff is perfect for my deodorant. It has no scent, the powder adds to a better, drier texture to the deodorant, and well...it works! Just be careful when scooping it out of the bag--it's very easy to spill because it's powder. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotion Bars & Sticks THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • does not smell • good amount for the cost • effective ingredient

Shanti • Tennessee Date Submitted:  05/22/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"love this in my deodorant" COMMENTS:  makes a very nice all natural deodorant PRODUCT USED IN:   Face Care

Sofia • Missouri Date Submitted:  04/03/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Great for deodorant" COMMENTS:  I'm using it as the main active ingredient on a deodorant formula and it works! It will probably be even more efficient at BO control in combination with zinc ricinoleate. Love the price of this material. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotion Bars & Sticks THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Price • Easy to disperse

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"Would this product be able to be used to replace magnesium chloride ? I want to make an anhydrous magnesium butter so I wouldn't be able to go the normal route of dissolving mag chl in water. I was hoping this could work as a magnesium replacement since it can be dissolved in oil. Does magnesium hydroxide have the same benefits? (helping with restless leg syndrome etc.)" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Journey Poetically   |   July 12, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You will need to test this on your own in a small batch. We are not aware of benefits of magnesium absorbed through the skin.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 03, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this work as part of a foot/shoe deodorizing powder?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rick   |   June 22, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Magnesium Hydroxide is a natural odor eliminator so this should work for you. You will need to test this of course.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this safe to use in eyeshadows? and if so at what percentage?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Nina   |   November 21, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can use it at 0.2 - 1.5%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 07, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be stored in a glass jar, such as a mason jar?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: katie   |   November 06, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be packaged in a glass jar.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 08, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be combined with zinc oxide for a deodorant? Do those two ingredients play well together? Also, if so, what percentages do you recommend for each? Thank you!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Katherine   |   June 13, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something you will have to research and test.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 17, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I am hoping to make a deodorant cream/lotion with this product. I've been looking at your solid deodorant recipes and am wondering if adding a similar percentage of this to my lotion recipe would work, or should I put it in a waterless formulation? And advice is helpful, thank you for your time." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Julie   |   May 30, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, we recommend starting with a similar percentage. However, we have not yet made a deodorant cream so we recommend testing in a small batch.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 02, 2021 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Please tell me the definition/restrictions that would constitute a food safe facility. Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Ruth Eddy   |   May 07, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You need to research your local regulations and rules for this.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 07, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I read this is FDA approved, does it dissolve in water and it is okay to drink? Wanting it to make magnesium bicarbonate water." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rebecca   |   January 23, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No, this is not okay to ingest as we pack it in a facility that is not food safe.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 25, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"In a deodorant formulation, could I leave out this ingredient? And if so, what would I replace it with, if anything? I'd love to make your Peony and Rosewater Deodorant but would rather not have to use this one ingredient. Thanks in advance for your help!!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Billing   |   November 12, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something you would have to test and formulate. We don't have any known even substitutes for it. We do have a few recipes that do not include magnesium hydroxide. Here is one you may find helpful: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/charcoal-zinc-deodorant.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 13, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Does this Magnesium Hydroxide Powder contain nano-size particles?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Anush   |   May 31, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Our Magnesium Hydroxide does not contain nano particles.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 05, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"On the specs form it says: "For use in industrial applications such as industrial & municipal wastewater treatment & silica removal", yet you have it listed as safe for food and cosmetics. Is this an industrial grade, as it seems to be and not food/cosmetic grade? thank you, K" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kathryn   |   April 13, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do not state that any of our products are food safe. We are not a food packaging facility. Per the manufacturer, this ingredient is safe for cosmetics but the majority of their customers are industrial which is why their SDS states that as the use. Magnesium Hydroxide is used in cosmetics to control pH and also as an absorbant.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 14, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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" This product contains 1% Oxides of silicone, iron, aluminum and calcium according to your SDS. Does this mean it has 1/4 of 1% of each?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Hope   |   March 23, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer It does not give a specific breakdown of each ingredient but the total of these ingredients is only 1%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 24, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I notice your SDS has Aluminum in it for this product, yet the recipe you have here says "Aluminum Free." Can you explain this please? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Hope   |   March 23, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, it does show that. The mixture of silicon oxides, iron, aluminum and calcium is 1% or less. This ingredient is safe and FDA approved for use in food and cosmetics.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 24, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this work in body powder to deodorize" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sandra   |   March 19, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can add this to a body powder. We would recommend starting low at around 3-5%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 20, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Could I use this in candles or would the heat from the flame prevent it from working?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Allyra   |   December 25, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We would not recommend using this ingredient in candles or what the reason for using it would be. The powder would likely clog the wick and prevent the candle from burning.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are there any heat restrictions with this? I was going to add it to the heat phase to incorporate it but thought I should check first. thanks erin " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Erin   |   September 02, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This product has no heat restrictions.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"This contains aluminium..." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Karen   |   May 29, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer If you are referring to the SDS Sheet, the mixture of silicon oxides, iron, aluminum and calcium is 1% or less. This ingredient is safe and FDA approved for use in food and cosmetics.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 30, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"It says that Magnesium Hydroxide is a Ph adjuster but in what exactly? Can it be used in CP shampoo to adjust the Ph level for that or is it more for something like a Syndet shampoo bar? I've read to use citric acid in CP shampoo to adjust the Ph though. Thanks for your help." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Nancy   |   May 07, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This can be used in lotions, deodorants, shaving cream and other makeup products. It can be used to neutralize acids with a pH less than 7.0. It will not increase the pH further in products with a pH greater than 7.0. Will only dissolve in oil and, when used as a pH adjuster, the typical use level is 0.2-1.5%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 08, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hello. I'm curious about adding this to your Pet Spritz for not only the deodorizing effect, but pH adjustment. Does the pH factor make it more alkaline or acidic? Would this be safe to use in this application? Thanks." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Holly   |   March 26, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do not know how this ingredient will affect a pet product. We suggest checking with a veterinarian to see how magnesium affect animals. Magnesium Hydroxide affects the alkaline levels of a product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 27, 2019 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What percentage of magnesium hydroxide would you recommend for use in a deodorant (as its only active ingredient)? Will you be publishing a recipe for this ingredient? Thank you for all your help :)" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sofia   |   March 25, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We hope to have a recipe using this ingredient very soon. You might start at around 25-30% in a recipe and adjust accordingly.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 26, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How pure is this?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kristy    |   March 25, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer If you look at the SDS document attached to the product, it states it is 98.5% magnesium hydroxide.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 25, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this be considered a all natural product?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Cheryl   |   March 08, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be considered a natural product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 11, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I’m also curious what benefits this has in shaving soap" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Amber   |   March 07, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer It is mainly used as a filler or texturizer in shaving creams.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 11, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"It says this is an absorbent, I’m wondering if it would work well to reduce greasiness in Body Butter? I currently use arrowroot powder." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Amber   |   March 07, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something you will need to test. We do not feel this product will reduce greasiness in body butter. This product is meant to absorb odor in a deodorant.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No