Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

overview

Sodium stearoyl glutamate is a synthetic or animal-derived ingredient that is added to cosmetics to condition skin or work as an emulsifier, keeping oil-and-water formulas blended. It is a gentle cleansing agent with emulsifying properties. It is made from the amino acid glutamic acid and enhances skin hydration. It is considered as natural, environmentally friendly, and hypoallergenic.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

Suitable for dry and sensitive skin

concerns

There’s one case report of a person having an irritant contact dermatitis to a leave-on product that contained a 1% amount of sodium stearoyl glutamate.

precautions

Not recommended for products that contain high levels of Zinc oxide as zinc forms complexes with anionic surfactants.

source

Sodium stearoyl glutamate is a synthetic or animal-derived ingredient.

CIR

Safe as used in cosmetics

EWG

Good

additional info

Sodium stearoyl glutamate belongs to the amino acid group since the glutamate portion comes from the amino acid known as glutamic acid. Usage levels of sodium stearoyl glutamate in cosmetics range from 0.03–2%, with amounts above 1% more likely to see use in leave-on products. Sodium stearoyl glutamate is mainly used in cosmetics and skin care products as surfactants, foam boosters, and detergents. It is an amino acid surfactant. This ingredient is relatively mild. It has the effect of cleaning and foaming in cleaning cosmetics, but its cleaning effect is not very strong. It is suitable for dry and sensitive skin people. use.