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Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
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An amino-acid-based emulsifier and texture agent used to create a lamellar, skin-mimicking structure.
What it does
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine is an emulsifier built from the amino acids glutamic acid and lysine with fatty chains. It helps form layered (lamellar) emulsions that spread smoothly and mimic the structure of skin's surface lipids. It is a formulation-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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