Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Product Overview

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is a mild, amino acid–based surfactant and emulsifying agent highly valued for creating stable, elegant oil-in-water emulsions. Formulators choose this versatile cosmetic raw material to support gentle cleansing systems while delivering exceptional texture enhancement and conditioning benefits. It provides a smooth, refined skin feel, making it an indispensable component in modern skin care formulations and sulfate-free hair care applications.

Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications

When formulating with Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, chemists and DIY creators alike benefit from its multifunctional performance as both a mild emulsifier and a gentle surfactant. Its unique amino acid structure ensures high compatibility with the skin, allowing for the creation of sophisticated, high-elegance professional cosmetic formulations.

• Mild Emulsification Support: Helps stabilize oil-in-water systems while maintaining a soft, skin-friendly sensory profile, ideal for sensitive skin care formulations.
• Gentle Cleansing Action: Functions as a mild surfactant that supports effective, non-stripping cleansing without harshness, making it perfect for sulfate-free systems.
• Superior Conditioning Effects: Contributes to a smooth, conditioned skin and hair feel after application, significantly improving overall product elegance and user experience.
• Formulation Versatility: Highly adaptable for a wide array of rinse-off and leave-on applications, from rich creams to lightweight gel-cream emulsions.

Common Cosmetic Applications

• Creams and lotions
• Mild facial cleansers
• Sulfate-free shampoo systems
• Hair conditioners and conditioning cleansers
• Gel-cream formulations

Technical Profile & Specifications

Formulation & Processing Guidelines

How to Incorporate

• Typically incorporated during the heated emulsification phase or dispersed in the water phase. It requires moderate heat to ensure proper solubilization, hydration, and optimal emulsification performance.

Compatibility

• Works exceptionally well in oil-in-water emulsions and mild surfactant systems. As with many amino acid–based surfactants, performance may be influenced by system pH and the presence of electrolytes. Formulators should conduct stability testing when combining with high levels of salts or highly active ionic ingredients.

Formulation Tips

• Combine with co-emulsifiers or fatty alcohols for enhanced emulsion stability and texture enhancement.
• Ensure proper hydration and dispersion in the water phase before final emulsification.
• Use within the recommended usage range to maintain an optimal, non-tacky sensory feel.
• Adjust processing methods and shear rates based on system viscosity and oil phase load.

Suggested Applications

• O/W emulsions (creams and lotions)
• Mild facial cleansers
• Sulfate-free shampoo systems
• Hair masks and conditioning cleansers
• Gel-cream formulations

Sustainability & Ethical Profile

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate aligns seamlessly with modern clean formulation principles. As an amino acid–based surfactant, it is typically derived from naturally occurring building blocks, such as plant-based fatty acids and amino acid components, supporting its use in conscious, sustainable skin care formulations and hair care applications.

In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.

Technical Documentation

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Specification Sheet (SPEC)
  
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)