What it is
Magnesium Aspartate is the magnesium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid. In cosmetic formulations it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and as a source of magnesium ions. It is water-soluble and is typically added to the water phase.
Safety & warnings
As used in cosmetics, it is generally well tolerated. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen and is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic salt formed from aspartic acid and a magnesium source.
Questions everyone asks
What is magnesium aspartate?
It is the magnesium salt of aspartic acid, used as a water-soluble skin-conditioning ingredient.
Why is it used in skincare?
It conditions the skin and provides magnesium ions to the formula.