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Surfactant

SODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOWOYL GLUTAMATE

Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild amino-acid surfactant where glutamic acid is acylated with hydrogenated tallow fatty acids. Acyl glutamates are among the gentlest cosmetic surfactants on skin barrier.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Glutamate-based, biocompatible
  • Gentle cleansing without barrier disruption
  • Suitable for sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow); not vegan
  • Hydrogenation impurity controls needed
  • Limited efficacy publications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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