Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide is a buffering and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 65 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, exfoliant and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Magnesium hydroxide: used to hold the pH steady and absorb oil or moisture.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Hydroxide: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Hydroxide: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35096, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as magnesia and magnesii hydroxidum.
Products that contain Magnesium Hydroxide
Duke Cannon
Air Defense Active Deodorant Aluminum Free - Midnight Swim
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Little Seed Farm
All Natural Deodorant Cream Activated Charcoal
Deodorant · Lists essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Alpine Sage Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cherry Blossom
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cotton
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Cozy Caramel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Pistachio Bliss
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Rose
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant White Peach
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Soapbox
Bergamot + Citrus Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Blackberry & Green Tea Deodorant
Lists fragrance
Schmidt’s
Cedarwood+Janiper deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hello
Clean + Fresh 24 Hr. Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut & Vanilla - Native
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Vanilla Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Salt & Stone
Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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