Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 75 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number38517-37-2 / 38754-83-5 / 71368-20-2
EC number253-981-4
Prevalence75 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 29.3%Foundations 20%Exfoliators 14.7%Concealers 12%Essences 4%Lipsticks 4%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Myristoyl 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 Myristoyl Glutamate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (29.3% of its uses).

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