Explore the recorded roles of MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE and what they can mean in a cosmetic formula.
Source-function explanation
The panels below interpret this ingredient’s recorded functions. They describe possible contributions, not proven clinical results. Any individually reviewed study is shown separately.
01 / COSMETIC CONTEXT
For skin
No skin-specific function has been mapped from this source record. Ingredient-specific skin benefits have not yet been reviewed here.
02 / COSMETIC CONTEXT
For hair
No hair-specific function has been mapped from this source record. Hair or scalp benefits have not yet been reviewed here.
03 / FORMULATION ROLE
In cosmetics
OxidisingParticipates in oxidation reactions within a cosmetic formulation.
Possible formulation contexts
Examples associated with the recorded function classes; these are not verified product listings or instructions to apply the raw ingredient.
Controlled chemical-reaction systems
Read the benefit with the formula.
Ingredient form, concentration, pH, delivery system and contact time can change the result. A skin finding does not establish a hair benefit; a conditioning or fibre result does not establish hair growth.
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Source ingredient name
MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE
CAS identifier(s)
1335-26-8 / 14452-57-4
EC identifier(s)
215-627-7 / 238-438-1
Other source names / search aliases
No additional names recorded
CAS and EC identifiers are source references. A botanical extract, polymer or mixture may have more than one identifier; a name does not establish purity, supplier grade or sourcing.
03 / INSIDE THE FORMULA
What does it do?
Oxidising
Participates in oxidation reactions within a cosmetic formulation.
Functions describe possible roles in a formulation. They do not establish the performance of every product containing this ingredient.
04 / READ THE LABEL
Match the complete name.
Look for the complete name MAGNESIUM PEROXIDE. Similar words, derivatives and salts can refer to different ingredients.
A label usually does not tell you the supplier grade, extraction method or exact concentration of each ingredient. An individual ingredient cannot reveal the overall behaviour of a finished formula.
Expanded Beaut.in explanation in progress
This entry currently documents source identity and functions. Ingredient-specific efficacy studies, sensitisation context and India-specific restrictions still need an editorial review.
05 / EVIDENCE & REGULATORY CONTEXT
Keep the context in view.
European Union source references
Conditions below are taken from the dated CosIng annex export. A reference can cover a group of substances and specific product types. Read all conditions together; this is not an assessment of an Indian product.
Annex III/12 · Restricted-substance list (EU source) Identity matched to source row
Chemical name / INN
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
Product Type, body parts
(a) Hair products
(b) Skin products
(c) Nail hardening products
(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products
(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products
(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released
(b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released
(c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released
(d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released
(e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, present or released
(f) 2 % of H2O2, present or released
Other
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.
Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.
(f) For professional use only
Wording of conditions of use and warnings
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves
(a) (b) (c) (e)
Contains hydrogen peroxide
Avoid contact with eyes
Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.
(e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage.
Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.
To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.
Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
f) To be printed on the label:
‘For professional use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.
Contains hydrogen peroxide
Applicable Cosmetics Rules and standards need to be checked for the ingredient, product type and use. Ingredient-specific restrictions have not yet been mapped here.
European Union
CosIng records do not authorise use. Check the current Cosmetics Regulation and annexes for restrictions and conditions.
United States
FDA guidance has a US scope. Product classification, colour additives and other ingredient conditions require separate checks.
Individual experience
No personalised suitability or allergy assessment is provided. A source function is separate from human efficacy and finished-product testing.
Beaut.in explains ingredient information in original language. Source inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Source descriptions and annex-table fields are reproduced with credit to the European Union; formatting is normalised. The current record is a dated snapshot, not a live regulatory monitor. Reuse terms: European Commission · CC BY 4.0 ↗.
