INCI name

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

Cleansing Surfactant – emulsifying Hair conditioning Skin conditioningreviewed

An amino-acid-based emulsifier.

What it is

Sodium stearoyl glutamate is made from stearic acid and the amino acid glutamic acid. It stabilises oil-in-water emulsions and is often used in formulas without ethoxylated emulsifiers.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions and sunscreens.

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.

It is a technical ingredient used at low levels.

Functions

Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Surfactant – emulsifying: Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
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.
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 (484)

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