Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Amino-acid anionic emulsifier – a mild natural alternative to PEG emulsifiers. 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 stearoyl glutamate is the sodium salt of stearoyl-glutamic acid. INCI: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. A natural anionic o/w emulsifier for clean-beauty. Gives a pleasant light emulsion texture. Use levels run from 0.5 to 3%. Pregnancy-safe, very low irritation risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate for?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Amino-acid anionic emulsifier – a mild natural alternative to PEG emulsifiers.
Is Sodium Stearoyl 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 Stearoyl Glutamate?
The INCI name is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. It may also appear as: Eumulgin SG.
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Other functional ingredients
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Surfactin, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
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