An amino-acid-based surfactant made from olive fatty acids and glutamic acid, used as a cleansing agent.
What it is
Sodium olivoyl glutamate is the sodium salt of N-acylglutamic acid in which the acyl groups come from the fatty acids of olive oil. CosIng lists it as a cleansing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in facial cleansers, shower gels and shampoos.
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 show the exact fatty acid distribution.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.