Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDISODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
FunctionCLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Face Cleansers 18.8%General Moisturizers 12.5%Hair Oils 12.5%Shampoos 12.5%Toners 12.5%Body Washes 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate functions as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (18.8% of its uses).

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