The magnesium salt of citric acid, used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Magnesium citrate is the magnesium salt of citric acid. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, cleansers and deodorants.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the salt is hydrated or the exact ratio of magnesium to citrate.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (19)
- Bonacure Color Freeze Shampoo 250ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Color Freeze Treatment 200 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Color Freeze Silver Treatment 500 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Bonacure Color Freeze Shampoo 250 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- BLONDME Bond Repair Purple Mask 200ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Brillance Hårfarge 862 Natural Brown · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Brillance Hårfarge 880 Dark Brown · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Brillance Hårfarge 891 Blue Black · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Brillance Hårfarge 890 Black · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Brillance Hårfarge 883 Blackbrown · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Brillance Hårfarge 842 Cashmere Red · CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS
- Schwarzkopf Brilliance L68 Cinnamon Brown 1 pack · Henkel