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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

A mild amino acid emulsifier that helps stabilize creams and makes emulsions more pleasant for the skin. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is often found in naturally-oriented and barrier-friendly formulas.

amino acid emulsifiernatural-origincreamsbarrier-friendly
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate - anionic emulsifier of amino acid origin. Helps to connect the aqueous and oily phases, improves cream stability, and can support a lamellar, skin-like texture of the emulsion.

Creams, lotions, barrier-repair formulas, natural cosmetics, SPF, emulsions with plant oils, where gentle stabilization is needed without a heavy waxy finish.

Key Benefits

Stabilizes emulsions.
Helps creams not to separate and maintain a uniform texture.
Mild for skin profile.
Thanks to the amino acid part, it fits well into formulas for sensitive and dry skin.
Supports a pleasant finish.
Gives creams smoothness without excessive greasiness or waxiness.

Suitable for

dry skinsensitive skincreamsbarrier-repair formulas

Main Actions

✓ emulsification✓ stabilization✓ softness✓ lamellar feel
Do not confuse with cleansing glutamate surfactants.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate usually works as an emulsifier in creams, while Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is more often used as a mild cleansing surfactant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate do for skin?
Creams, lotions, barrier-repair formulas, natural cosmetics, SPF, emulsions with plant oils, where gentle stabilization is needed without a heavy waxy finish.
Who should use Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is suitable for: dry skin, sensitive skin, creams, barrier-repair formulas.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate usually works as an emulsifier in creams, while Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is more often used as a mild cleansing surfactant.

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