Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Powder

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Powder

Ultra-mild amino acid surfactant made with corn-derived glutamic acid for gentle cleansing of skin, scalp, and hair.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Source: Corn-derived glutamic acid

Appearance: White to off-white powder

Solubility: Water-dispersible

Function: Mild surfactant, cleansing agent, foam enhancer

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is a mild anionic amino acid surfactant valued for effective cleansing with a soft, conditioned after-feel. Its glutamic acid component is derived from corn, making it especially well suited to modern plant-derived, sulfate-free cleansing systems.

It is commonly incorporated into facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, baby care, syndet bars, powder cleansers, and sensitive-skin formulations where mildness and an elegant foam profile are important.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

Performance & Formulation

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate combines cleansing performance with the mild sensory profile associated with amino acid surfactants. It helps remove oils and impurities while supporting a softer skin and hair feel than many conventional anionic surfactants.

Key Benefits

• Provides effective cleansing with a particularly mild skin feel.
• Produces soft, creamy foam with an elegant sensory profile.
• Supports sulfate-free and amino acid-based cleansing systems.
• Helps reduce the overall harshness of blended surfactant systems.
• Leaves skin and hair feeling softer and less stripped after cleansing.
• Suitable for facial, scalp, sensitive-skin, and gentle-care formulations.
• Powder format is useful for concentrated, solid, and low-water cleansing products.

Typical Use Levels

• 2–5% — Mild cleansing support and foam enhancement
• 5–15% — Facial cleansers, shampoos, and body cleansing systems
• 15–30% — Concentrated surfactant systems, syndet bars, and powder cleansers

How to Incorporate

• Add gradually to the water phase with adequate mixing to support uniform dispersion.
• Gentle heat may assist incorporation depending on concentration and formulation composition.
• Allow sufficient mixing time for complete and uniform incorporation before evaluating the system.
• Can be combined with amphoteric, nonionic, and other amino acid surfactants to customize foam and cleansing performance.

Formulation Notes

• Pairs well with Cocamidopropyl Betaine for mild liquid cleansing systems.
• Can be combined with SCI and related surfactants in syndet and solid cleanser formulations.
• Works well with glucosides when developing plant-focused or sulfate-free surfactant blends.
• Useful as part of a surfactant blend when improved mildness and after-feel are desired.
• Final formulation pH should be evaluated and adjusted according to the complete surfactant system and intended application.
• As a powder, protect from moisture during storage and handling.

Common Applications

• Facial cleansers
• Gentle foaming cleansers
• Shampoos and scalp cleansers
• Body washes
• Baby and sensitive-skin cleansing products
• Sulfate-free surfactant systems
• Syndet bars
• Powder and water-activated cleansers

Documents & Additional Information

Product Documentation

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Source Information

• Surfactant Type: Amino acid-based anionic surfactant
• Glutamic Acid Source: Corn-derived
• Format: Powder
• Function: Cleansing, mild surfactancy, and foam enhancement

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry environment.
• Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.
• Protect from moisture and contamination.
• Use clean, dry handling tools.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, compatibility, stability, processing conditions, recommended use levels, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.