If your daily body lotion feels “just right” – not too runny, not too heavy – there’s a good chance magnesium chloride is quietly doing its job.
In cosmetic formulas, this water-soluble mineral salt helps control viscosity and fine-tune texture so lotions spread evenly and keep a consistent feel from the first pump to the last.
Magnesium Chloride is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium, vital for supporting numerous bodily functions. Known for its ability to promote muscle relaxation, improve hydration, and aid in energy production, this mineral is a cornerstone of overall wellness.
It’s commonly used in supplements, topical applications, and even as a natural de-icing solution.
Whether you’re looking to boost your magnesium intake or explore its versatile uses, Magnesium Chloride offers a safe and effective option backed by science.
Magnesium Chloride’s main cosmetic job is texture control: it helps set thickness so a lotion glides on smoothly and absorbs without stickiness – key for an even, comfortable application on arms and legs. Because it dissolves readily in water, it integrates beautifully in everyday creams and washes.
Keeping it cosmetic: We talk about the feel and application here – no medical or therapeutic claims. AU guidance draws a line between cosmetic appearance/conditioning claims (AICIS-regulated ingredients) and therapeutic claims (TGA).
Encourages skin hydration and smoothness
Rich in antioxidants to support healthy-looking skin
Known for its cleansing and purifying properties.
Shower/bathe and leave skin slightly damp.
Apply your Pattini Skincare Magnesium Hand & Body Lotion, smoothing over arms, legs, and any areas that need comfort.
If your skin gets extra dry, add a richer cream over selective spots for comfort (especially at night).
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Yes—cosmetic references list it widely in lotions/washes and as GRAS in food contexts; it’s considered safe as used in cosmetics.
It controls viscosity and helps the formula spread evenly, which improves the application experience (the way a lotion feels going onto skin).
Apply to damp skin after bathing for a softer, more comfortable feel; patch test if you’re sensitive (inner arm, 24 hours).
Yes – some medicines use magnesium salts for therapeutic purposes, which are regulated by the TGA. Our products are cosmetics and we describe surface/sensory benefits only (e.g., smooth glide, skin feels soft).
For therapeutic information, please see the TGA guidance below.
Some readers ask whether magnesium salts are used for therapeutic purposes. In Australia, any use that treats/relieves a condition or affects body function is regulated as a therapeutic good by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Those products follow separate rules and, where applicable, require inclusion in the ARTG and compliant advertising. This article only discusses magnesium chloride in cosmetics (texture, spread, skin feel). For therapeutic information, please refer to official guidance:
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