Emollient
DIOCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A glutamate-based fatty ester used as a skin-friendly emollient and emulsion stabiliser. Amino-acid backbones are well tolerated; held at upper yellow for thin specific data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Amino-acid-based emollient with skin affinity
- Helps stabilise oil-water emulsions
- Skin-friendly glutamate backbone
- Pigment-wetting in colour cosmetics
Known concerns
- Specialty molecule with thin public dossier
- Possible mild irritation at high levels
- Quality depends on residual fatty alcohol control
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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