Ingredient glossary / Emulsifier
Sodium stearoyl glutamate
On the label: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate · Emulsifier
What it is
An amino-acid emulsifier used in mineral sunscreens and natural creams.
Emulsifiers: Emulsifiers hold oil and water together so a cream stays a cream.
In the research
1 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Sodium stearoyl glutamate: Another amino acid alkyl amide sensitizer in cosmetics · Contact dermatitis, 2022
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other emulsifiers
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