Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Approved Ingredients
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Sodium stearoyl glutamate is a hypo allergenic amino acid produced from glutamic acid and plant (palm or coconut) fatty acids. With a pH similar to that of the skin, sodium stearoyl glutamate can be used in skincare products as a very gentle, yet effective moisturiser or as an emulsifier, helping to keep water and oil components mixed.
Other names: Sodium N-Stearoyl L-Glutamate, L-Glutamic Acid, N-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-, Monosodium Salt
INCI Name:
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredient origins:
Oil Palm Fruit, Coconut Fruit
Role:
Emollient
Common name:
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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