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INCI name

SODIUM POLYGLUTAMATE

Sodium polyglutamate

Hair conditioningHumectantSkin conditioningreviewed

A sodium salt of polyglutamic acid used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Sodium polyglutamate is the sodium salt of a homopolymer of glutamic acid, an amino acid. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in serums, essences, creams, masks and toners.

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 molecular weight or whether the polymer was produced by fermentation or another route.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (39)

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