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Surfactant

SODIUM CAPRYLOYL GLUTAMATE

Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mild amino-acid surfactant from caprylic acid and glutamate — gentle, skin-pH friendly, biodegradable. One of the cleanest cleansing surfactants for sensitive skin.

Function

CLEANSINGDEODORANTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid based cleanser
  • Skin-pH compatible
  • Plant-derived (coconut + glutamate)
  • Excellent foaming with low irritation

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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