The Basics On Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
What is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
Sodium stearoyl glutamate is a synthetic or animal-derived ingredient that is added to cosmetics to condition skin or work as an emulsifier.
What are other names for Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-, MONOSODIUM SALT, MONOSODIUM SALT L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-, MONOSODIUM SALT N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)- MONOSODIUM SALT L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-L-GLUTAMIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, SODIUM HYDROGEN N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-L-GLUTAMATE, SODIUM N-(1-OXOOCTADECYL)-L-GLUTAMATE, SODIUM N-STEAROYL L-GLUTAMATE, and SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
What is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate used for?
With a pH similar to that of the skin, sodium stearoyl glutamate can be used in skincare products as a very gentle, yet effective moisturiser or as an emulsifier, helping to keep water and oil components mixed.
How Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is classified
Emulsifiers, Hydration
Recommendations for using Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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