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Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

Data confidence:High

Function

Surfactant, Cleansing Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent

EWG Safety Score

3/10Moderate concern

About this ingredient

Sodium lauroyl glutamate is an amino acid-derived surfactant and mild cleanser made from the condensation of lauric acid and glutamic acid. It functions as a gentle anionic surfactant in cleansing formulations and acts as a skin conditioning agent, providing mild cleansing without the harshness of traditional sulfates. It is often used in facial cleansers and shampoos for sensitive skin due to its biodegradability and mildness.

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