Characteristics
- INCI
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- CAS
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38517-23-6, 79811-24-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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253-980-9
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Sodium Hydrogen N-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-L-Glutamate
- Functions
- cleansing, emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is a gentle, amino acid-based ingredient used mainly as an emulsifier and stabilizer. In simple terms, it helps oil and water blend smoothly so creams, lotions, cleansers, and hair products stay uniform and pleasant to use. It’s often chosen in formulas that aim for a lighter, more skin-friendly feel, and it can also help improve the spreadability of a product.
For skin, it doesn’t act like an active treatment ingredient, but it can make a formula feel more elegant, less greasy, and easier to apply evenly. In hair care, it may help conditioners and styling products glide through strands more smoothly and support a softer finish. People who like minimalist, plant-forward, or “natural-leaning” formulas often appreciate it, especially in products designed for sensitive-feeling skin.
Caveat: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is generally used for formulation support rather than dramatic skin or hair changes. As with any ingredient, individual tolerance can vary, and the overall product formula matters more than this one ingredient alone.
Found in products (4 987 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Bielenda (161 продуктов)
