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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A surfactant made from stearic acid, a fatty acid, and glutamic acid, an amino acid.

Helps oil and water mix into a stable cream and is used as a skin conditioning agent.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning