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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
An emulsifier made from an amino acid and a fatty acid that keeps lotions blended. Common in fragrance-free products.
What it does
Made from glutamic acid (an amino acid) and a fatty acid, it keeps the oil and water in a lotion or cream blended. You’ll often see it in fragrance-free products. It’s there for texture, not for an effect on skin.
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