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INCI name

SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

Sodium myristoyl glutamate

CleansingSurfactant – cleansingreviewed

An amino acid surfactant based on myristic acid and glutamic acid.

What it is

Sodium myristoyl glutamate is the sodium salt of the amide of myristic acid and L-glutamic acid, an anionic surfactant. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent and cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Found in facial cleansing foams, cleansers, shampoos and shower gels.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the fatty acid is of plant or animal origin.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Surfactant – cleansing
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (20)

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