Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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Ingredient Info

Sodium stearoyl glutamate is a gentle cleanser and skin-conditioning agent derived from amino acids and fatty acids. It helps remove oil and impurities while maintaining skin's natural moisture balance, commonly used in cleansers and makeup removers.



Benefits

  • Mild cleansing action
  • Skin conditioning
  • Helps remove makeup and oil

Potential concerns

  • Potential allergen for sensitive individuals
  • May cause contact dermatitis in susceptible people

Science: Recent dermatological literature (2022) identifies sodium stearoyl glutamate as a known sensitizer in cosmetics, capable of triggering allergic contact dermatitis in some users. While generally recognized as safe for most people, it has been documented as a cause of contact allergies in clinical cases.



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