Dimethyl Glutamic Acid

Dimethyl Glutamic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHYL GLUTAMIC ACID
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number6312-54-5
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Masks 33.3%Leave-in Treatments 33.3%Leave-in Conditioners 16.7%Shampoos 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethyl Glutamic Acid do in skincare?
Dimethyl Glutamic Acid functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethyl Glutamic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dimethyl Glutamic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (33.3% of its uses).

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