Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Mild amino-acid surfactant – a derivative of glutamic acid. Cleans well without disrupting the lipid barrier. Suitable for sensitive skin. Pregnancy-safe.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of a condensate of lauric acid and glutamic acid. INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate. One of the mildest commercial surfactants, sold under the Amisoft brand (Ajinomoto). In cosmetics it works as a primary or co-surfactant in cleansers, shampoos and shower gels. By harshness it belongs to the ULTRA_MILD class – significantly milder than glucosides and many times milder than SLS. It does not dry the skin, does not disrupt skin or hair pH and barrier. Produces a creamy dense foam. Use levels run from 5 to 30% active material in wash bases. Pregnancy safety. There is no systemic absorption from rinse-off use. The molecule is hydrophilic and does not linger on the skin. Skin profile. Very low irritation potential, low allergen risk. Non-comedogenic. Suitable for sensitive, atopic, rosacea-prone and pediatric skin. Often used in cleansers for couperose and rosacea. No active cosmetic effects, but by preserving the lipid barrier it leaves the skin feeling comfortable after cleansing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate for?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Mild amino-acid surfactant – a derivative of glutamic acid.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate?
The INCI name is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate. It may also appear as: Amisoft.
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