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Surfactant

SODIUM PALMOYL GLUTAMATE

Updated
88

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-derived surfactant from palmitic acid and glutamic acid — lathers gently at skin-friendly pH without stripping the barrier. Among the gentlest cleansing actives commonly used today.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Gentle cleansing without stripping
  • Skin-pH-friendly
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Palm-derived sourcing has sustainability implications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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