Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number29923-31-7 / 29923-34-0 / 42926-22-7 / 98984-78-2
EC number249-958-3 / - / - / -
Prevalence505 products (0.54% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Face Cleansers 41.5%Exfoliators 14.9%Shampoos 9.1%Body Washes 5.4%Conditioners 3%Serums 2.6%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium 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 Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (41.5% of its uses).

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