Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 31 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | STEAROYL GLUTAMIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 3397-16-8 |
| EC number | 222-252-2 |
| Prevalence | 31 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Blushes 19.4%Bronzers 16.1%Face Cleansers 9.7%Setting Spray & Powders 9.7%Eyeshadows 6.5%General Moisturizers 6.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Stearoyl Glutamic Acid do in skincare?
- Stearoyl Glutamic Acid functions as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Stearoyl 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 Stearoyl Glutamic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (19.4% of its uses).
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