Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Chloride is a viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 167 products on Poliage, most often foundation, shampoo and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A mineral salt. Thickens formulas and adds mineral content.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35088, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as magnesii chloridum.
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